Brain-Monitored anesthesia could cut Post-Surgery confusion in seniors
NCT ID NCT04443517
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will test whether using EEG brain monitoring to adjust pain medicine during surgery can reduce the risk of delirium (sudden confusion) after surgery in adults aged 60 and older. Researchers plan to enroll 600 participants undergoing non-cardiac, non-head/neck surgery lasting at least 2 hours. The approach involves real-time EEG alpha power optimization and a low-dose sedative infusion near the end of surgery.
What this could mean
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Active substance
EEG-guided analgesic titration (procedure) and dexmedetomidine infusion (drug)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple way to reduce postoperative confusion in older adults using brain monitoring.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study that hasn't started recruiting yet. It's not testing a cure, and results may not apply to all surgeries or patients.
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