Long-term memory and thinking after surgery in older adults
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at combining two treatments—a sedative drug and a mild brain stimulation technique—to see if they can help reduce confusion or memory problems that can happen after surgery in older people. It might help you if you have mild cognitive issues before your surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 65 and 90 years old.
- You have mild to moderate memory or thinking problems before surgery (scoring 2 or less on a short memory test).
- You are having non-cardiac, non-brain surgery under general anesthesia that is expected to last more than 1 hour.
- You are expected to need a patient-controlled pain pump after surgery.
- You have not had conditions like schizophrenia, epilepsy, Parkinson's, or brain surgery, and do not have metal implants in your head or neck.
- Your heart, liver, and kidney function are within safe limits for the study.
Quick eligibility check
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