Smart fluids during bypass may shield your brain
NCT ID NCT06797713
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether giving precise amounts of fluid during coronary artery bypass surgery can reduce the risk of postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) — problems with memory, focus, and thinking that affect up to 70% of heart surgery patients. Researchers monitored 60 patients using special devices to guide fluid delivery. The goal was to improve blood flow to the brain and lower inflammation, which may help protect cognitive function after surgery.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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60 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2025
- Finished
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Jan 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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50 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who will undergo coronary artery bypass surgery. Exclusion Criteria: * Exclusion criteria are the same for both groups. 1. Patients with mental disorders or neurological diseases. 2. Illiterate people 3. Patients who use medication that affects cognitive function 4. Emergency surgeries 5. Patients with end-stage renal failure 6. Patients who are receiving antidepressant and antipsychotic treatment 7. Patients who refused to participate in the study
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Erciyes University
Melikgazi, Kayseri, Turkey (Türkiye)
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