Pain relief and early movement for older ICU patients
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests different ways to manage pain and help older patients get moving again sooner after major surgery. If you are 65 or older and in the ICU, this trial may help you recover more comfortably and quickly.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years old or older.
- You had a major surgery and then went to the intensive care unit (ICU).
- You stayed in the ICU for at least 24 hours.
- You do not have advanced-stage dementia (a severe memory and thinking problem).
- You do not have a severe brain injury that prevents doctors from checking your consciousness.
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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