POSTOPERATIVE COGNITIVE DYSFUNCTION (POCD)
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Brain-wave guided anesthesia may sharpen mental recovery after surgery in older adults
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study investigates whether using a brain-wave monitor (BIS) to precisely control anesthesia depth during hand or arm surgery helps older adults (65+) recover their thinking skills faster. Participants receive either BIS-guided general anesthesia, standard clinically guided g…
Matched conditions: POSTOPERATIVE COGNITIVE DYSFUNCTION (POCD)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Region Örebro County • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spinal surgery anesthesia showdown: which method spares the brain?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study compares two ways of giving intravenous anesthesia during spinal surgery — manual controlled infusion (MCI) and target controlled infusion (TCI) — to see which one better protects thinking and memory afterward. Researchers will test patients' cognitive function using s…
Matched conditions: POSTOPERATIVE COGNITIVE DYSFUNCTION (POCD)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Computer-Controlled sedation may protect elderly brains after surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 50 older adults (65+) having major surgery to see if using a computer-controlled sedation method (target-controlled infusion, or TCI) helps protect thinking and memory after the operation. Participants were split into two groups: one received TCI and the othe…
Matched conditions: POSTOPERATIVE COGNITIVE DYSFUNCTION (POCD)
Sponsor: Namigar Turgut • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC