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Effect of Low Flow Anesthetics on Neurocognitive Decline in the Elderly

Effect of Low Fresh Gas Flow Volatile Anesthetics on Postoperative Neurocognitive Function in Elderly Patients

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT05548998
Enrollment
230
Registered
2022-09-22
Start date
2019-05-01
Completion date
2019-11-01
Last updated
2022-09-22

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Conditions

Neurocognitive Disorders, Inhalation; Vapor

Brief summary

This study aims to investigate the effect of inhaled anesthetics with a low fresh gas flow on cognitive function of elderly patients undergoing elective surgery

Detailed description

Geriatric patients scheduled to undergo surgery were tested with Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) in the preoperative visit. MMSE was repeated postoperatively at the 6th hour, the 1st, 3rd, and 7th day. Visual analogue scale (VAS) test was performed simultaneously on the postoperative 6th hour, the 1st, 3rd, and 7th day. Two cohorts were created according to the amount of fresh gas flow (low flow vs high flow) in the maintenance phase of the inhalational anesthetic. MMSE scores were compared between cohorts and baseline. VAS scores were compared between cohorts.

Interventions

OTHERGeneral anesthesia with low fresh gas flow

General anesthesia with a fresh gas flow lower than 1L/min for the maintenance phase of anesthesia

OTHERGeneral anesthesia with high fresh gas flow

General anesthesia with a fresh gas flow equal to or higher than 1L/min for the maintenance phase of anesthesia

6 category and 30-point test to inquire patient's cognitive function

DIAGNOSTIC_TESTVisual Analogue Scale

The patient's self-reported pain intensity according to a visual scale between 0 and 100

Sponsors

Prof. Dr. Cemil Tascıoglu Education and Research Hospital Organization
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
65 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Age\>65 * Consenting to participate * Scheduled for surgery longer than 2 hours under GA * Able to read and write

Exclusion criteria

* Age\<65 * Refusing to participate * Existing visual impairment preventing the patient from reading or writing * Unable to read and write * Existing major neurocognitive disorder * Use of TIVA or regional techniques * Allergies to the volatile agents * Uncontrolled DM, acute alcohol intoxication * Conditions increasing tissue oxygen consumption (sepsis, thyrotoxicosis, etc.) * Anticipation/existence of major hemorrhage * Haemodynamic instability \> 10 min or more than 5 times intraoperatively

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change from baseline in neurocognitive status on the 30 point MMSE at postoperative 24th hourBaseline and postoperative day 1A Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) is a set of 11 questions that doctors and other healthcare professionals commonly use to check for cognitive impairment (problems with thinking, communication, understanding and memory).

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change from baseline in neurocognitive status on the 30 point MMSE at postoperative 3rd dayBaseline and postoperative day 3A Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) is a set of 11 questions that doctors and other healthcare professionals commonly use to check for cognitive impairment (problems with thinking, communication, understanding and memory).
Change from baseline in neurocognitive status on the 30 point MMSE at postoperative 7th dayBaseline and postoperative day 7A Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) is a set of 11 questions that doctors and other healthcare professionals commonly use to check for cognitive impairment (problems with thinking, communication, understanding and memory).
Change from baseline in pain on the 10 point VAS scale at postoperative 6th hourBaseline and postoperative hour 6The visual analog scale (VAS) is a tool widely used to measure pain. A patient is asked to indicate his/her perceived pain intensity (most commonly) along a 100 mm horizontal line, and this rating is then measured from the left edge
Change from baseline in neurocognitive status on the 30 point MMSE at postoperative 6th hourBaseline and postoperative hour 6A Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) is a set of 11 questions that doctors and other healthcare professionals commonly use to check for cognitive impairment (problems with thinking, communication, understanding and memory).
Change from baseline in pain on the 10 point VAS scale at postoperative 24th hourBaseline and postoperative hour 24The visual analog scale (VAS) is a tool widely used to measure pain. A patient is asked to indicate his/her perceived pain intensity (most commonly) along a 100 mm horizontal line, and this rating is then measured from the left edge
Change from baseline in pain on the 10 point VAS scale at postoperative 7th dayBaseline and postoperative day 7The visual analog scale (VAS) is a tool widely used to measure pain. A patient is asked to indicate his/her perceived pain intensity (most commonly) along a 100 mm horizontal line, and this rating is then measured from the left edge
Change from baseline in pain on the 10 point VAS scale at postoperative 3rd dayBaseline and postoperative day 3The visual analog scale (VAS) is a tool widely used to measure pain. A patient is asked to indicate his/her perceived pain intensity (most commonly) along a 100 mm horizontal line, and this rating is then measured from the left edge

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026