Spotting the vulnerable: a risk score for post-surgery brain fog in the elderly

NCT ID NCT07719712

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing whether a risk score can predict which older adults will experience confusion or memory problems after a common urological procedure. Researchers will follow 150 patients aged 65 and older undergoing transurethral resection, using cognitive tests before and after surgery. The goal is to identify factors that make some patients more vulnerable, so doctors can tailor care and potentially reduce complications.

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 give doctors a simple tool to identify elderly patients at higher risk of confusion or memory problems after surgery, allowing for more personalized care.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it cannot directly improve outcomes. The risk score may not be accurate enough for routine use and will need further validation.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cognitive disorder Cognitive Dysfunction delirium Emergence Delirium Postoperative Cognitive Complications

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

COGNITIVE DYSFUNCTION POSTOPERATIVE COGNITIVE DYSFUNCTION POSTOPERATIVE DELIRIUM

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Muğla Training and Research Hospital
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Muğla, 48000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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