Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Investigating cognitive changes after breast surgery under general anesthesia

Official title: Post-Operative Cognitive Dysfunction After Oncologic Surgery: Incidence and Relation With Common Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Data and Concentration of Propofol and Remifentanil Infused With Targeted Controlled Infusion (TCI ) in Surgical Patients With Laryngeal Mask Airway

Run by University of Padova · NCT03774420 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to see how breast surgery and the anesthesia used might affect thinking and memory in women after their operation.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment200 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of Padova
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Treviso, TV)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJuly 3, 2019
Main results expectedNovember 30, 2027
Study endsDecember 31, 2027
Registry record updatedOctober 16, 2026
Trial IDNCT03774420 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are women scheduled for breast surgery who will receive general anesthesia with propofol and remifentanil using a laryngeal mask airway.

Probably not a fit

Patients with neurological pathologies or hemodynamic instability during surgery may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational trial aims to explore the relationship between Post-Operative Cognitive Dysfunction and Emergence Delirium in women undergoing breast surgery. It will assess neurocognitive changes using tests before and after surgery, while also analyzing the concentrations of propofol and remifentanil during anesthesia. The study will utilize intraoperative monitoring values and pupillometry metrics to understand their correlation with cognitive outcomes. The findings could provide insights into the effects of anesthesia on cognitive function in surgical patients.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved anesthesia protocols that minimize cognitive dysfunction in patients undergoing breast surgery.

How similar studies have gone: While the specific approach of this study may be novel, previous studies have indicated a relationship between anesthesia and cognitive outcomes, suggesting potential for meaningful findings.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* General Anaesthesia delivered with Propofol and Remifentanil with Targeted Controlled Infusion
* Use of Laryngeal Mask airway

Exclusion Criteria:

* Neurological pathologies
* Haemodynamical instability during surgery

Where it's running

  • Treviso Regional Hospital
    Treviso, Tv, Italy
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.