Painkiller to reduce confusion after heart surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether giving a medicine called dezocine during and right after heart surgery can lower the chance of confusion or delirium after the operation. It is for people 65 or older having planned heart surgery that uses a heart-lung machine.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years of age or older.
- You are scheduled for a planned (not emergency) heart surgery that uses a heart-lung machine (cardiopulmonary bypass).
- You are able to complete a short memory and thinking test before surgery.
- You do not have a current or past brain or mental health condition that could affect confusion checks (like dementia or a recent stroke).
- You do not have severe liver or kidney problems, and you are not allergic to dezocine.
Quick eligibility check
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