Brain surgery survivors: why do some lose memory years later?
NCT ID NCT07723131
First seen Jul 23, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study investigates why some people develop long-term thinking and memory problems after surgery to repair a ruptured brain aneurysm. Researchers will review past medical records and then bring in 150 adult survivors for brain scans and cognitive tests. The goal is to identify early warning signs that could help doctors predict and manage late cognitive decline.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors predict which patients are at higher risk for cognitive decline after aneurysm surgery and guide better rehabilitation plans.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it will not test any new therapy. The findings may not apply to all patients or lead to immediate changes in care.
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Conditions
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Clinics Hospital - UNICAMP
Campinas, São Paulo, 13083888, Brazil
Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
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