Anesthesia methods and brain recovery after chest surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of giving anesthesia during chest surgery to see how they affect your brain health after the operation. One method lets you breathe on your own during the procedure, while the other uses a breathing tube. The goal is to find a safer approach that helps you recover better.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 75 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) must be under 30, which generally means not severely overweight.
- You should be in fairly good health, with no severe heart or lung problems.
- You must not have sleep disorders or problems with memory or thinking.
- You must not have a history of opioid (strong painkiller) abuse.
Quick eligibility check
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