Sleep apnea Patients' brains under the knife: new study probes Post-Surgery fog
NCT ID NCT04244162
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how sleep apnea might make brain problems worse after surgery. Researchers enrolled 32 adults with moderate-to-severe sleep apnea who were scheduled for surgery. They used brain scans and memory tests before surgery, two days after, and six months later to track changes in thinking and confusion.
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Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine
Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States
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