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Surgery fog: study tracks memory slips after hysterectomy

NCT ID NCT07589348

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Fatihhan Zeytun Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study is watching 72 women having major gynecologic surgery to see how often they experience short-term confusion or memory problems afterward. Researchers will test thinking skills before surgery and again three days after, looking for drops in score. They also want to find out if things like age, type of surgery, or inflammation play a role.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help identify patients at higher risk for short-term confusion after gynecologic surgery, leading to better monitoring and prevention strategies.
What could go wrong
This is a small, observational study that only measures cognitive function a few days after surgery. It cannot prove cause and effect, and results may not apply to other types of surgery or patients.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 72 people

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Started

May 2026

Expected to finish

Sep 2026

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Lead sponsor

A government agency

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Adult female patients undergoing elective major gynecological surgery under general anesthesia at Kocaeli City Hospital.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female patients aged ≥18 years * Scheduled for elective major gynecological surgery under general anesthesia * Total abdominal hysterectomy and/or bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy * Open or laparoscopic surgical approach * Ability to complete the Turkish version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) * Ability to understand and provide written informed consen Exclusion Criteria: * Pre-existing dementia or major neurocognitive disorder * History of cerebrovascular event within the previous 3 months * Severe visual or hearing impairment preventing cognitive assessment * Emergency or hemodynamically unstable surgery * Planned postoperative sedation or mechanical ventilation longer than 72 hours * Postoperative delirium detected during assessment * Inability to communicate or cooperate * Refusal to participate

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Conditions

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Postoperative Cognitive Complications

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Perioperative neurocognitive disorder Postoperative cognitive dysfunction

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Health Sciences Kocaeli City Hospital

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    İzmit, Kocaeli, 41060, Turkey (Türkiye)

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