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.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Osijek UH
RECRUITINGOsijek, Croatia, 31000, Croatia
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