Brain monitoring during major surgery at UT southwestern
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma, Mental health clinical trials.
This study watches how your brain and body respond during major surgery using special sensors on your forehead. It is observational, meaning it doesn't change your treatment, but helps doctors learn how to better monitor patients like you during high-risk operations.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years old or older.
- You need to be scheduled for a major surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center, such as spine, liver transplant, heart, major blood vessel, chest, abdominal, or brain surgery.
- You (or your authorized representative) must be able to understand and sign a consent form in English.
- You must not have wounds or conditions that would prevent placing small monitoring sensors on your forehead or scalp.
- You must not be pregnant or a prisoner.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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