Controlled body temperature after cancer surgery for older adults
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests whether carefully controlling body temperature during and after cancer surgery can help older patients avoid confusion or memory problems after the operation. If you are 65 or older and having a longer cancer surgery, this may be a good option to discuss with your doctor.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Are 65 years of age or older.
- Are planning to have cancer surgery that is expected to last 2 hours or more.
- Do not have a fever or infection before the surgery.
- Do not have certain brain or movement conditions (like Parkinson's disease or schizophrenia).
- Are able to communicate and do not have severe dementia or hearing/speech problems.
- Do not have severe heart or liver disease, and are not on dialysis.
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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