Brain protein may predict anesthesia needs in elderly surgery patients
NCT ID NCT07280663
First seen Jan 03, 2026 · Last updated May 25, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This study looked at 128 older adults (60+) having knee replacement surgery to see if a brain protein called neurofilament light chain is linked to how sensitive they are to the sedative remazolam. Researchers measured the protein level in the blood and tracked how quickly patients lost consciousness and woke up, as well as their heart rate and blood pressure. The goal was to find a way to predict anesthesia needs and reduce risks like confusion or heart problems in elderly patients.
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Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University
Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, China
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