Pill vs IV sedation: which helps older minds recover faster after eye surgery?

NCT ID NCT07154147

Summary

This study tests whether taking a calming pill works as well as receiving sedation through an IV for older adults having cataract surgery. Researchers want to know which method is safer and helps people recover their thinking and memory faster after the procedure. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the pill or IV sedation before their surgery and will complete simple memory tests before and after.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • UCSF Wayne and Gladys Valley Center for Vision, Mission Bay

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    San Francisco, California, 94117, United States

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