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Effect of transcranial direct current stimulation on postoperative cognitive dysfunction in elderly patients undergoing major abdominal surgery

Effect of transcranial direct current stimulation on postoperative cognitive dysfunction in elderly patients undergoing major abdominal surgery: a single-center, double-blind, randomized controlled trial

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2400094436
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2024-12-23
Start date
2024-09-15
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-01-06

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Conditions

Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD )

Interventions

Sham tDCS Group:Transcranial direct current pseudostimulation

Sponsors

The First Hospital of Jiaxing
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Patients undergoing elective major abdominal surgery ; 2.Age >= 60 years ; 3.ASA grade = 3h.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients refused to sign the consent form ; 2. Patients with neuropsychiatric disorders or previous history of neurological or psychiatric disorders ; 3. Brain or scalp injury; 4. Severe cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases ; 5. In vivo metal implants ; 6. Mental state examination score less than 15 ; 7. Long-term use of psychotropic substances, such as cortisol or antidepressants or anxiety medications;

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The incidence of POCD after surgery;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Frailty score;Pain score;Sleep Quality Score;serological indicators;Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale Anxiety ( HADS-A ) subscale;The incidence of POCD after surgery;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactHuadong Ni

The First Hospital of Jiaxing

huadongni@126.com+86 15068386387

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 22, 2026