New brain map may help doctors use less anesthesia during surgery
NCT ID NCT07502261
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a detailed, color-coded brain wave monitor (Density Spectral Array) helps anesthesiologists use less medication compared to a standard single-number monitor (Bispectral Index). 45 adults undergoing gynecological cancer surgery were observed. The goal was to see if the newer monitor leads to more personalized anesthesia and pain relief, potentially reducing drug amounts and improving recovery.
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 show that a more detailed brain monitor helps anesthesiologists use less medication, potentially leading to faster recovery after surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study with only 45 participants. Results may not apply to other surgeries or patient groups, and the benefit over standard monitoring may be minimal.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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45 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2025
- Finished
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Mar 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study population consists of female patients aged 18-65 years, with an ASA physical status of I-III, who are scheduled for elective gynecological oncology surgery under general anesthesia at a single tertiary oncology center. Participants are selected from patients who meet the inclusion criteria and do not require premedication, ensuring a standardized group for monitoring anesthesia depth and drug consumption.
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged between 18 and 65 years * ASA physical status I-III * Patients scheduled for elective gynecological oncology surgery * Body mass index (BMI) ≤ 35 kg/m² * Able to provide voluntary informed consent * Patients who do not require premedication Exclusion Criteria: * Allergy or hypersensitivity to propofol, opioids, or lidocaine * Liver failure or kidney failure * Previous adjuvant chemotherapy * Emergency surgery * Operations lasting longer than 3 hours * Neurological diseases such as epilepsy, Alzheimer's disease, or dementia * Cerebrovascular disease or known brain lesions * Heart conduction disorders such as high-degree atrioventricular block * Patients requiring premedication * History of chronic pain * Chronic opioid use * Diabetes mellitus with neuropathy * Patients unable to establish cooperation
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Oncology Training and Research Hospital
Ankara, 06, Turkey (Türkiye)
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