Heart valve unit may cut brain fog after procedure, study hopes

NCT ID NCT07626567

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Heart and Brain Research Group, Germany Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study will follow 500 people with severe aortic stenosis who need a heart valve replacement. Researchers want to see if a dedicated Heart Valve Unit—a team of heart specialists working together—can reduce confusion, delirium, and memory problems that sometimes happen after the procedure. Participants will take thinking and memory tests before the procedure, at hospital discharge, and three months later.

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 organizing heart valve care in a specialized unit helps prevent short-term memory and thinking problems after the procedure.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will only measure outcomes, not test a new drug or device. Results may not apply to all hospitals or patients.

This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for AORTIC VALVE STENOSIS are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

aortic valve stenosis cognitive disorder delirium Emergence Delirium Postoperative Cognitive Complications

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

AORTIC VALVE STENOSIS DELIRIUM - POSTOPERATIVE NEUROCOGNITIVE DISORDERS POSTOPERATIVE COGNITIVE DYSFUNCTION (POCD)

More trials for these conditions

Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.