Breathing settings during prostate surgery may protect your brain
NCT ID NCT06865027
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at 46 men having robot-assisted prostate surgery. Researchers tested two different carbon dioxide levels in the blood during surgery to see how they affect brain blood flow and pressure inside the skull. They also checked if these levels changed thinking skills the day after surgery. The goal is to find the safest way to manage breathing during this type of surgery.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Ventilation strategy (normocapnia or hypercapnia)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors choose the best ventilation strategy during surgery to protect brain function and reduce cognitive decline after prostate surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 46 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. It looks at short-term effects, not long-term outcomes.
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Locations
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Akershus University Hospital
Lørenskog, 1478, Norway