Can an iPad test spot brain fog before liver surgery?
NCT ID NCT03678441
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether an electronic cognitive test called BrainCheck can effectively screen mental function in 100 patients scheduled for liver surgery. Researchers will compare how well patients complete the digital test versus a traditional pen-and-paper assessment. The goal is to see if the electronic tool is faster, easier, and just as accurate at detecting cognitive issues.
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 could show that electronic cognitive tests are a reliable and faster way to screen mental function in surgical patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small feasibility study, not a treatment trial. It only tests how well the screening tool works, not whether it improves outcomes.
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Conditions
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Locations
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M D Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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