Surgery brain study may reveal early Alzheimer's clues

NCT ID NCT05991830

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Chile Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Cognition Disorders cognitive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

COGNITION DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Centro de Investigación Cínica Avanzada (CICA), Hospital Clinico de la Universidad de Chile

Santiago, RM, 7690306, Chile
Hospital Clinico de la Universidad de Chile

Santiago, RM, 7690306, Chile

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