Brain waves during surgery may predict senior memory loss

NCT ID NCT04189861

First seen Jan 21, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study looked at whether monitoring brain wave activity during general anesthesia can help predict thinking and memory problems after surgery in people over 60. Researchers followed 31 older adults having elective, non-cardiac surgery. The goal was to see if brain wave patterns could forecast cognitive decline three months later.

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Locations

  • Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

    Lebanon, New Hampshire, 03756, United States

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