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Neuroprotective effect and mechanism of dexmedetomidine pretreatment on postoperative cognitive dysfunction in elderly patients with major non-cardiac surgery: a prospective randomized controlled study based on electroencephalogram (EEG) monitoring

Neuroprotective effect and mechanism of dexmedetomidine pretreatment on postoperative cognitive dysfunction in elderly patients with major non-cardiac surgery: a prospective randomized controlled study based on electroencephalogram (EEG) monitoring

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600120360
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-03-12
Start date
2026-04-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-16

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

postoperative cognitive dysfunction

Interventions

Dextromethorphan group:Received a venous loading dose of dexmedetomidine (0.5 µg/kg within 10 minutes) followed by a maintenance infusion (0.2–0.7 µg/kg/h).
control group:Receive intravenous bolus infusion and continuous infusion of 0.9% normal saline at the same volume and rate

Sponsors

Zhengzhou Central Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
65 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Age:>= 65 years; 2. Planned major non-cardiac surgery, expected duration > 2 hours; 3. American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) classification I-III; 4. Normal cognitive function before surgery; 5. Signed informed consent to participate in the trial

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Previously diagnosed severe dementia; 2. Severe hearing/vision impairment preventing compliance with testing; 3. Severe liver and kidney dysfunction; 4. Long-term use of sedatives or antipsychotic drugs; 5. Severe cardiovascular disease (such as active myocardial infarction, decompensated heart failure) or severe arrhythmia without a pacemaker; 6. Stroke or traumatic brain injury causing unstable neurological function; 7. Inability to complete postoperative follow-up; 8. Allergy to dexmedetomidine;

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
postoperative cognitive dysfunction;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Sleep quality;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactQiong Song

Zhengzhou Central Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University

doctorsq@126.com+86 176 3007 5666

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 20, 2026