Which anesthesia is safest for obese Patients' brains after surgery?

NCT ID NCT07665645

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Gaziantep City Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at how different types of anesthesia affect thinking and memory after surgery in 90 obese patients. Some received sevoflurane gas at low or normal flow, others received intravenous anesthesia. Researchers tested their mental function before surgery, 30 minutes after, and three days later. The goal is to find which method best protects brain health in obese patients undergoing abdominal surgery.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: sevoflurane, propofol, remifentanil
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help doctors choose the best anesthesia for obese patients to protect their memory and thinking after surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with 90 patients, so results may not apply to everyone. The cognitive test used is simple and may miss subtle changes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

OBESITY (BMI>30) POSTOPERATIVE COGNITIVE FUNCTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Marmara University Faculty of Medicine Pendik Training and Research Hospital

Istanbul, Istanbul, 34899, Turkey (Türkiye)

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