The Effects of Dexmedetomidine and Propofol on Cerebral Blood Flow and Brain Oxygenation During Deep Brain Stimulation
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2013-08-01
Target enrollment:
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Summary
The investigators will evaluate the effects of dexmedetomidine and propofol on cerebral blood
flow and brain oxygenation during Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery. Specifically, the
investigators will test the hypothesis that dexmedetomidine is non-inferior to propofol for
cerebral blood flow as measured by transcranial Doppler and brain oxygenation as measured by
near-infrared spectroscopy.