Which anesthesia is safer for aging brains? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT06353516
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at how two different anesthesia methods—intravenous propofol versus inhaled sevoflurane gas—affect the brain's protective barrier and the risk of confusion after surgery in 154 older adults (age 60+). Researchers measured a protein in the blood that indicates brain barrier leakage and tracked whether patients developed delirium or cognitive problems. The goal is to find out if one type of anesthesia is better at protecting the brain during surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Propofol (intravenous) and sevoflurane (inhaled gas)
- What this could lead to
- If one anesthesia type is found to better protect the brain's barrier, it could help reduce confusion and memory problems after surgery in older adults.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study measuring blood markers, not a direct test of long-term outcomes. Results may not apply to all surgeries or patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital
Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi-do, 14353, South Korea
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