Brain oxygen watch during heart surgery may shield memory
NCT ID NCT04766554
First seen Jan 29, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 17 times
Summary
This study looked at whether continuously measuring oxygen levels in the brain during heart surgery can help prevent memory or thinking problems afterward. It included 326 older adults having planned coronary bypass surgery. Researchers compared standard care to care guided by a brain oxygen monitor to see if it improved cognitive recovery.
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Locations
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Hospital São José
Criciúma, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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Instituto Nacional de Cardiologia
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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