Does anesthesia affect kids' brains? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT03546387
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares brain development in children who had multiple anesthesia exposures during retinoblastoma treatment to children who never had anesthesia. Researchers will use intelligence and memory tests to see if there are differences. The goal is to understand if anesthesia affects cognitive development in these children.
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 this study finds a link, it could help doctors understand how anesthesia affects brain development in children with retinoblastoma.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not find clear differences, and results may not apply to all children.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10065, United States
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