Which anesthesia is safer for brain aneurysm repair? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT07542015
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compared two types of anesthesia—propofol alone versus a mix of propofol and ketamine—in 46 adults having elective surgery for unruptured brain aneurysms. Researchers measured the diameter of the optic nerve sheath (a marker of brain pressure) at several points during surgery. The goal was to see which anesthesia method better controls brain pressure and maintains stable vital signs.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Propofol and Ketamine
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors choose the safest anesthesia for brain aneurysm procedures to better manage brain pressure.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 46 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. It measures a surrogate marker, not direct patient outcomes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
Ankara, 06800, Turkey (Türkiye)
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