Can a simple test spot brain risks before surgery?
NCT ID NCT07184073
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This completed study examined 129 older adults having elective orthopedic surgery under regional anesthesia. Researchers measured cognitive frailty and collected blood and spinal fluid to look for biomarkers of brain inflammation and degeneration. The goal was to see if these biomarkers could help identify vulnerable patients before surgery.
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 research could point toward a way to identify older adults at risk for cognitive decline before surgery, allowing for earlier support.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study, not a treatment trial. The findings may not apply to all older adults or lead to any new tests or therapies.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Baskent University Ankara Hospital
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
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