Nasal Spray to Prevent Confusion After Lung Surgery in Older Adults
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Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a nasal spray medicine (dexmedetomidine) can prevent confusion and delirium that sometimes occurs after lung surgery in people 65 and older. Delirium is temporary confusion that can happen after surgery; this trial investigates if this medication given through the nose may help reduce it.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years old or older
- You have moderate health issues but are well enough for surgery (ASA class II–III)
- You are scheduled for a planned lung removal surgery using a camera (thoracoscopic), expected to last 1–4 hours
- Your weight and height fall within a normal-to-overweight range (BMI 18–30)
- You do not have severe heart, kidney, or liver problems
- You do not have a history of brain injury, dementia, schizophrenia, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, or substance abuse
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