Anesthesia before age 4: lasting brain impact?
NCT ID NCT07141797
First seen Jan 16, 2026 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 23 times
Summary
This study explores whether a single general anesthesia before age 4 can affect thinking skills like memory, attention, and flexibility in children aged 9-10. Researchers compared 80 children—half had anesthesia, half did not—using computer tasks. The goal is to understand if early anesthesia has long-term effects on the developing brain.
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University Hospital Caen Normandie
Caen, Normandy, 14000, France
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