Breathing gas levels may impact brain function after prostate surgery

NCT ID NCT06865027

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study looks at how different carbon dioxide levels in the blood during robot-assisted prostate surgery affect brain blood flow and thinking skills the day after. About 46 men aged 55-80 will be randomly assigned to receive high or low CO2 levels during anesthesia. The goal is to understand if CO2 management can protect brain function after surgery.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Akershus University Hospital

    Lørenskog, 1478, Norway

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