Sweat sensor may predict blood pressure danger in elderly cancer surgery

NCT ID NCT07481851

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing whether measuring skin conductance—a sign of nervous system activity—can predict dangerous drops in blood pressure after spinal anesthesia in elderly cancer patients. Researchers will monitor 102 patients aged 65 and older undergoing urologic cancer surgery. If skin conductance proves reliable, it could offer a simple, noninvasive way to identify high-risk patients and improve safety during surgery.

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 lead to a simple, noninvasive way to identify elderly cancer patients at risk of low blood pressure during surgery, helping doctors prevent complications.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early observational study, not a treatment trial. The results may not apply to all patients or settings, and skin conductance might not reliably predict hypotension.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

benign urinary system neoplasm hypotensive disorder urinary system neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

AGED HYPOTENSION SPINAL ANESTHESIA UROLOGIC NEOPLASMS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Education and Research Hospital Clinic of Anesthesiology and Rea
RECRUITING

Ankara, Yenimahalle, 06200, Turkey (Türkiye)

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