Monitoring anesthesia depth to improve recovery in older surgical patients

Geriatrik Hasta Grubunda Anestezi Derinliği Monitörizasyonlarının Postoperatif Derlenme ve Bilişsel Fonksiyonlara Etkileri

NA · Gazi University · NCT06844279

This study is testing whether using different methods to monitor anesthesia can help older patients recover better after spinal surgery.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment75 (estimated)
Ages65 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorGazi University (other)
Locations1 site (Ankara)
Trial IDNCT06844279 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study focuses on patients aged 65 and older who are scheduled for elective spinal surgeries. It aims to evaluate the effects of different anesthesia depth monitoring techniques, specifically comparing the standard Bispectral Index (BIS) and the advanced Density Spectral Array (DSA) mode. The study will involve preoperative evaluations and non-invasive monitoring of vital signs and anesthesia depth during surgery. The goal is to determine the optimal monitoring strategy that minimizes postoperative cognitive dysfunction and delirium.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients aged 65 and older scheduled for elective spinal surgeries with ASA status I-III.

Not a fit: Patients undergoing emergent surgeries or those with severe comorbidities (ASA status IV-V) may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved postoperative recovery and cognitive outcomes for geriatric patients undergoing surgery.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown the importance of anesthesia depth monitoring in reducing postoperative cognitive dysfunction, but this specific approach using both BIS and DSA modes is novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* 65 years and older
* Elective spinal surgeries
* ASA status I-III

Exclusion Criteria:

* Emergent surgeries
* ASA status IV-V
* Prediagnosed delirium and or dementia
* Inability to give consent

Where this trial is running

Ankara

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: Geriatric Patient Care Improvement, Postoperative Delirium, Burst Suppression, anaesthesia depth monitoring, geriatric, density spectral array, bispectral index, burst supression

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 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.