Can a gentler anesthesia protect older brains after surgery?
NCT ID NCT07424729
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at 90 older adults (ages 65-85) having surgery under minimal-flow anesthesia. Researchers measured changes in thinking and memory using a simple test before and after surgery. The goal was to see if shorter surgery and this type of anesthesia might lower the risk of postoperative cognitive problems.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- minimal-flow anesthesia
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help identify ways to reduce memory and thinking problems after surgery in older adults.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study with 90 participants, so results may not apply to all older patients or surgeries.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ankara Etlik City Hospital
Yenimahalle, Ankara, 06170, Turkey (Türkiye)
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