Temperature management for older adults after major cancer surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer clinical trials.
This trial tests if carefully controlling body temperature after surgery can prevent confusion or slow thinking in older adults recovering from major cancer operations.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older.
- You are scheduled for major cancer surgery expected to last at least 2 hours under general anesthesia.
- You do not have a fever or active infection before surgery.
- You do not have certain brain conditions like Parkinson's, epilepsy, or severe memory loss.
- You are not critically ill (for example, severe heart or liver problems).
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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