Keeping blood pressure up during surgery to prevent confusion in older adults
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether keeping blood pressure at 85 mmHg or higher during surgery can reduce confusion (delirium) after surgery. It is for older adults with high blood pressure who are having non-cardiac surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years old or older.
- You have high blood pressure (treated with medication or a reading of 140/90 or higher in the past year).
- You are scheduled for a planned (non-emergency) surgery that is not on your heart or brain, and will last at least 2 hours under general anesthesia.
- You are at high risk for confusion after surgery (due to health status, other conditions, or frailty).
- You have not had another surgery in the last 30 days, and you are not having a transplant, brain surgery, or surgery in a sitting position.
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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