Fat tissue inflammation linked to Post-Surgery brain fog in obese patients?

NCT ID NCT04907565

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This completed study looked at 115 obese patients undergoing hip or heart surgery to see if inflammation in their fat tissue is linked to confusion or memory problems after the operation. Researchers collected blood and fat tissue samples during surgery and tracked patients' thinking abilities afterward. The goal was to better understand why some obese patients experience post-operative cognitive dysfunction.

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 explain why some obese patients experience confusion or memory problems after surgery, pointing toward ways to prevent it.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only looks for a link between fat tissue inflammation and cognitive issues, so it won't directly lead to a new therapy.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Cognitive Dysfunction Inflammation Obesity obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT OBESITY POST-OPERATIVE CONFUSION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Purpan University Hospital

Toulouse, 31059, France

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