๐๏ธ Verified NIH Record โข Updated 2026-01-05
EEG-Guided Analgesic Titration During General Anesthesia to Improve Early Neurocognitive Recovery in Older Patients (NCT04443517)
๐ก Not Yet Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐ง Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: Columbia University
๐ฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The investigators intend to recruit 600 participants to see if alpha power during anesthesia is influenced by analgesic medication and associated with a reduction of delirium following surgery.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Columbia University Irving Medical Center โ New York, New York
Age range: 60 Years
๐งช Interventions in This Study
- Alpha Optimization (PROCEDURE)
- Emergence from anesthesia with Dexmedetomidine (BEHAVIORAL)
๐ "Do I Qualify?" โ 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ
๐ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Columbia University Irving Medical Center โ New York, New York
๐ Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (212) 304-7678
Email: pg2618@cumc.columbia.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
๐ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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๐ก How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.