Surgery brain study may reveal early Alzheimer's clues
NCT ID NCT05991830
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study measured inflammation markers and brain activity in 20 older adults during elective surgery. Researchers wanted to see if these factors could be early signs of Alzheimer's disease. The study is complete and aimed at understanding, not treating, the disease.
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 help identify early signs of Alzheimer's risk in older adults undergoing surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed observational study with only 20 participants. It does not test a treatment, so results may not lead to direct clinical changes.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Centro de Investigación Cínica Avanzada (CICA), Hospital Clinico de la Universidad de Chile
Santiago, RM, 7690306, Chile
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Hospital Clinico de la Universidad de Chile
Santiago, RM, 7690306, Chile