Elderly surgery study: right ventilator settings may protect the brain
NCT ID NCT07505550
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at how different ventilator pressure levels (PEEP) affect blood flow and brain function in 78 elderly patients having gallbladder surgery. Patients were split into three groups, each receiving a different PEEP level. The goal was to see which level best maintains blood circulation and prevents mental decline after surgery. The study is complete and aims to guide safer anesthesia care for older adults.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- different levels of positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) during mechanical ventilation
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help doctors choose the best ventilator settings to protect brain function and blood flow in elderly patients during surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 78 patients, so results may not apply to all elderly patients or surgeries. It does not test a new drug or treatment.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ankara Bilkent City Hospital
Ankara, Çankaya, 06800, Turkey (Türkiye)
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