Eye test may spot brain fog after heart surgery
NCT ID NCT07249047
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether measuring the optic nerve sheath (the covering of the nerve at the back of the eye) using ultrasound can help predict delirium—sudden confusion or agitation—after heart surgery. Researchers will monitor 300 adults before and after their operation. The goal is to see if a simple, non-invasive eye scan can catch early signs of this common complication.
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Not a phased trial
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About 300 people
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Feb 2026
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Dec 2027
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Other sponsor
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18 years and older
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Anyone
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * A d u l t s ≥ 1 8 y e a r s . * Scheduled for cardiac surgery requiring cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) (e.g., Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), valve, combined procedures, aortic surgery). * Anticipated postoperative admission to the Cardiac ICU with expected stay \>48 hours. * Preoperative ability to undergo ocular ultrasound examination (closed-eyelid scanning). * Provided informed consent to participate in this study. Exclusion Criteria: * Known or suspected open-globe injury, penetrating ocular trauma, or intraocular foreign body. * Recent ocular surgery or intravitreal intervention within the past 6 weeks (if surgeon advises against periocular pressure). * Ocular conditions that invalidate ONSD measurement (e.g., severe proptosis, advanced optic neuropathies, orbital tumors) or obstruct ultrasound window (extensive periocular dressings, severe periorbital edema). * Known intracranial pathology expected to significantly alter baseline ONSD (e.g., large mass lesion with midline shift, obstructive hydrocephalus) or presence of external ventricular drain at baseline. * Severe facial trauma or unstable cervical spine precluding safe positioning for ocular ultrasound. * P r e g n a n c y . * Inability to perform serial ONSD assessments at scheduled timepoints (e.g., continuous prone positioning) despite reasonable accommodations. * Enrollment in a conflicting interventional trial that mandates deviations from delirium assessment or ONSD protocol. * Inability to communicate in the English language.
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