Bladder surgery may cloud thinking: new study investigates

NCT ID NCT07165236

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether bladder tumor surgery and general anesthesia can cause short-term memory or thinking problems. Researchers will test 42 adults before and after surgery using simple cognitive tests and blood markers of brain injury. The goal is to understand who might be at risk and how to improve care.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could help identify patients at risk for memory or thinking problems after bladder tumor surgery, leading to better care.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early observational study with only 42 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It is not testing a treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Cognitive Dysfunction Postoperative Cognitive Complications urinary bladder cancer Urinary Bladder Neoplasms

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Osijek UH

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    Osijek, Croatia, 31000, Croatia

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