Clinical trials: Cognitive of Delirium, open to volunteers
Dementia, Postoperative Delirium (POD)
Prediction and Prevention of Postoperative Mortality and Morbidity
This study will contribute to creating a prospective and automated preoperative risk assessment algorithm for predicting 30-day mortality, major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCE), and postoperative neurocognitive…
- Conditions
- Dementia, Postoperative Delirium (POD), Postoperative Neurocognitive Disorder, Major Adverse Cardiac and Cerebrovascular Events
- Trial name
- NCT06042413
- Testing
- Personalized CPC Prehabilitation, Cognitive Training, Meditation
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,200 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Postoperative Delirium
Prevention of Postoperative Delirium in Elderly Patients
Prevention of Postoperative Delirium in the care of Elderly Patients. A Monocentric, Prospective Intervention Study With the Question of Whether the Incidence, Length and Severity of Postoperative Delirium Can be Reduced by…
- Trial name
- PODproject (NCT06248684)
- Testing
- standardized prevention and therapy measures
- Volunteers
- 15,000 people
- Sponsor
- Technical University of Munich
Delirium - Postoperative, Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction (POCD)
Value of the Time-Weighted Average (TWA) of Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) and Cerebral Oximetry (rSO₂) as Predictors of Postoperative Tissue Perfusion Impairment in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
Neurological problems after heart surgery are common and include confusion, memory loss, and difficulty thinking clearly. These issues may appear hours or days after surgery and can negatively affect recovery.
- Conditions
- Delirium - Postoperative, Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction (POCD), Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury, Postoperative Morbidity
- Trial name
- NCT07510711
- Testing
- Continuous intraoperative monitoring of MAP and rSO₂; observational study with no therapeutic intervention.
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron Research Institute
Postoperative Delirium (POD), Cerebral Small Vessel Diseases
Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial of VR Cognitive Training in Reducing Postoperative Delirium in Elderly Patients With Cerebral Small Vessel Disease Undergoing Non-Cardiac Surgery
This clinical study investigates whether virtual reality (VR)-based cognitive training can help prevent postoperative delirium (POD) in elderly non-cardiac patients with pre-existing cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD).
- Trial name
- NCT06999668
- Testing
- Virtual reality cognitive function training, Virtual scene intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 416 people
- Sponsor
- Peking University Third Hospital
Sepsis, Septic Shock
Value of Biomarkers of Brain Injury for Predicting Psycho-cognitive Sequelae Secondary to Sepsis: a Prospective Multicenter Study
To evaluate the value of biomarkers of neuronal and glial injury for predicting cognitive impairment (memory impairment assessed by a MoCA score < 26/30) at 3 months in patient admitted in the intensive care unit for a sepsis or…
- Trial name
- SEPSYM (NCT07746050)
- Testing
- Serum
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 210 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Postoperative Cognitive Complications, Delirium
Prospective Observational Multimodal Neuromonitoring During High-Risk Adult Surgery
This is a prospective observational cohort study of adult patients undergoing high-risk surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
- Conditions
- Postoperative Cognitive Complications, Delirium, Perioperative/Postoperative Complications, Brain Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT07577726
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Post Operative Delirium, Cognitive Impairment
Effects of Transcutaneous Vagal Nerve Stimulation on Post-Surgical Return to Consciousness, Delirium, and Depression
This study will examine whether noninvasive, transcutaneous vagal nerve stimulation (tcVNS) can help restore consciousness in patients in the operating room and the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU).
- Conditions
- Post Operative Delirium, Cognitive Impairment, Vagus Nerve Stimulation, Depression
- Trial name
- tVNS (NCT07610655)
- Testing
- Transcutaneous vagal nerve stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Delirium in Old Age, Delirium, Postoperative
Effect of Low-dose EsketaMine on dElirium in High-risk Elderly Patients uNdergoing elecTive Surgery (ELEMENT)
Delirium is an acutely occurred neurocognitive disorder characterized by fluctuating symptoms of inattention, altered consciousness and cognitive dysfunction.
- Conditions
- Delirium in Old Age, Delirium, Postoperative, Anesthesia, Cognitive Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT06817239
- Testing
- Esketamine, Normal saline
- Where
- 6 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 1,670 people
- Sponsor
- Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University
Carotid Stenosis, Carotid Artery Diseases
Cerebral Oximetry During Awake Carotid Endarterectomy
Surgery to remove plaque from the carotid artery in the neck requires the artery to be clamped for a period of time. In some patients this reduces blood flow to the brain enough to cause temporary symptoms, and a temporary…
- Conditions
- Carotid Stenosis, Carotid Artery Diseases, Brain Ischemia, Carotid Endarterectomy
- Trial name
- COACE (NCT07816081)
- Testing
- Masked continuous cerebral oximetry, Standardised awake neurological test, Serial cognitive assessment
- Where
- Vietnam
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Nguyen Toan Thang
Agitation, POSTOPERATIVE DELIRIUM AND POSTOPERATIVE COGNITIVE DECLINE
PARO-agitation-study
Postoperative agitation is a common and serious complication in visceral and transplant surgery, associated with prolonged hospital stays and an increased risk of self-harm.
- Conditions
- Agitation, POSTOPERATIVE DELIRIUM AND POSTOPERATIVE COGNITIVE DECLINE, Anxiety After Surgery, Postoperative Pain
- Trial name
- NCT07568093
- Testing
- PARO
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Hannover Medical School
Postoperative Delirium, Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction
Trajectory of Neuroinflammatory Markers in Cerebrospinal Fluid Prior to and After Thoracic Aortic Surgery
Observational prospective pilot study to analyze the trajectory of neuroinflammatory protein expression in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in relation to systemic compartment in patients undergoing thoracic aortic surgery.
- Conditions
- Postoperative Delirium, Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
- Trial name
- TURBO (NCT04523909)
- Testing
- Trajectory of neuroinflammatory proteins in CSF and blood
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Radboud University Medical Center
POCD - Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction, Recovery Time
The Effects of Anesthesia on Postoperative Cognitive Functions in Patients Undergoing Sleeve Gastrectomy
In this study, the investigators want to examine the effects of intravenous anesthetic drugs and gases on cognitive functions in the postoperative period in individuals who will undergo surgery for obesity.
- Conditions
- POCD - Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction, Recovery Time, Postoperative Neurocognitive Disorder, Postoperative Delirium
- Trial name
- NCT07637357
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Sehit Prof. Dr. Ilhan Varank Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital
Delirium
Computer-assisted Cognitive Stimulation Treatment for Delirium
The objectives of our study are to determine whether people with delirium in a subacute care unit improve after one week with non-pharmacological therapies based on improving sleep schedules, mobility, and cognitive stimulation…
- Trial name
- Delitract (NCT07563244)
- Testing
- Specific computer-based cognitive stimulation intervention, Usual care intervention
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institut Investigacio Sanitaria Pere Virgili
Cognitive Decline, Delirium
CITADEL: Effectiveness of CITicoline in Preventing Cognitive Decline After DELirium
The aim of this study is to assess whether citicoline (TRAUSAN), a neuroprotective agent involved in membrane phospholipid synthesis and neurotransmission, can prevent or attenuate cognitive decline in older adults who develop…
- Trial name
- CITADEL (NCT07804498)
- Testing
- Citicoline
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 122 people
- Sponsor
- University of Milano Bicocca
Cognitive Dysfunction, Stroke
Vascular mEchanisms in, Stroke, dePression, dementiA, and deliRum: The VESPAR Project
The goal of this observational study is to determine the feasibility of using integrated Transcranial Doppler Ultrasonography or Near Infrared Spectroscopy to detect changes in cerebral autoregulation and neurovascular coupling…
- Conditions
- Cognitive Dysfunction, Stroke, Dementia, Depression
- Trial name
- VESPAR (NCT05649800)
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Leicester
Delirium, Postoperative, Cognitive Decline
Sleep and Circadian Rhythm Biomarkers of Postoperative Delirium
The goal of this prospective cohort study is to assess potential differences in sleep biomarkers in older adult patients undergoing major orthopedic surgery. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1.
- Conditions
- Delirium, Postoperative, Cognitive Decline, Dementia
- Trial name
- SLEEP-POD (NCT06052397)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Postoperative Delirium, Major Noncardiac Surgery
The Effect of Desflurane Versus Sevoflurane Versus Propofol on Postoperative Delirium
Patients over the age of 65 years are at increased risk for developing delirium after noncardiac surgeries, resulting in increased morbidity and mortality.
- Conditions
- Postoperative Delirium, Major Noncardiac Surgery, Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction
- Trial name
- RAPID-II (NCT05990790)
- Testing
- Desflurane, Sevoflurane, Propofol
- Where
- 2 sites in Austria
- Volunteers
- 1,332 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Vienna
Aortic Valve Stenosis, Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction (POCD)
Prospective Neuropsychological Evaluation of the Implementation of a Heart Valve Unit (HVU-NEURO)
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is an established treatment for severe aortic stenosis. Despite improved procedural outcomes, neurocognitive complications such as postoperative delirium (POD) and postoperative…
- Conditions
- Aortic Valve Stenosis, Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction (POCD), Delirium - Postoperative, Neurocognitive Disorders
- Trial name
- HVU-NEURO (NCT07626567)
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- Heart and Brain Research Group, Germany
Geriatric Patient Care Improvement, Postoperative Delirium (POD)
The Effects of Anesthesia Depth Monitoring on Postoperative Recovery and Cognitive Functions in the Geriatric Patient Population
This study will be conducted on patients aged 65 and older scheduled for surgery due to lumbar or cervical disc herniation. General anesthesia is routinely used for these types of surgeries in the hospital.
- Conditions
- Geriatric Patient Care Improvement, Postoperative Delirium (POD), Burst Suppression
- Trial name
- NCT06844279
- Testing
- Control Group: Standard Hemodynamic Monitoring, Processed Electroencephalogram (BIS Index), Processed Electroencephalogram (DSA Mode)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Aslıhan Güleç
Cerebral Autoregulation Impairment, Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction
BrainProtect-guided, Real-time Cerebral Autoregulation Monitoring and Protection of Brain During Cardiac Surgery With Cardiopulmonary Bypass Requiring Heart-lung Machine
The purpose of this clinical investigation is to evaluate the clinical performance, safety, and clinical benefit of the BrainProtect System in reducing early postoperative neurological complications in adult participants…
- Conditions
- Cerebral Autoregulation Impairment, Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction, Postoperative Delirium
- Trial name
- BrainProtect (NCT07872982)
- Testing
- BrainProtect System, Standard perioperative management
- Where
- 4 sites in United States, Austria and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 304 people
- Sponsor
- Scienceforbrain, UAB