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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Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Lebanon, New Hampshire, 03756, United States
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