Clinical Research Directory

Impact of Preoperative Mild Cognitive Impairment on Postoperative Delirium in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery

This study is intended to explore the impact of mild cognitive impairment on the incidence of delirium after cardiac surgery in older patients. The main question this study tries to answer is: Does preoperative mild cognitive impairment influence the incidence of postoperative delirium in cardiovascular surgery? Participants diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment who are supposed to perform cardiovascular surgery will answer questionnaires about cognitive function after surgery.

Fisetin in Mild Alzheimer's Disease

This pilot study will evaluate the safety and tolerability of the natural health product, fisetin, in older adults with mild cognitive impairment or mild Alzheimer's disease dementia.

Effects of Remimazolam on Neurocognitive Function in Patients Undergoing Cardiovascular Surgery

The goal of this observational study is to explore the effect of remimazolam-based total intravenous anesthesia on postoperative neurocognitive function in patients who undergo cardiovascular surgery. The main question this study tries to answer is: Does remimazolam influence the incidence of postoperative delirium in cardiovascular surgery? Participants already apply remimazolam-based total intravenous anesthesia as part of their regular medical treatment for general anesthesia to perform cardiac surgery will answer questionnaires about cognitive function after surgery.

The Effect of Steep Trendelenburg Position on Neurocognitive Functions in Robotic Radical Prostatectomy Cases

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of the steep Trendelenburg position in robotic prostatectomy cases, where anesthesia depth is monitored using BIS and cerebral perfusion is tracked with NIRS, and to determine the incidence of neurocognitive dysfunction using the MoCA test in the postoperative period. Steep Trendelenburg position and CO₂ pneumoperitoneum during robotic radical prostatectomy lead to significant changes in intracranial pressure and cerebral oxygenation, which may contribute to postoperative neurocognitive dysfunction (POCD). Monitoring anesthesia depth with Bispectral Index (BIS) and cerebral perfusion with Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) may help detect early neurocognitive changes, and MoCA test assessments will reveal a measurable decline in cognitive function postoperatively.

EVALUATION OF POSTOPERATIVE NEUROCOGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT

In this prospective study, the effects of different anesthesia methods (total intravenous anesthesia and inhaled anesthesia) on neurocognitive function will be examined in patients undergoing breast-conserving surgery without axillary lymph node dissection. Mini-Mental State Examination and Mini-Cog tests will be administered at specific intervals pre and postoperatively. Anesthesia management will follow standard protocols, and the researcher will not intervent in these processes. The relationship between the type of anesthesia and neurocognitive outcomes will be evaluated based on the collected data.

Effects of Dexmedetomidine on Postoperative Neurocognitive Disorder

This prospective study involves assessing neurocognitive function in patients undergoing laparotomic gastrointestinal surgery. Mini Mental state Assessment test and Mini-Cog tests will be conducted at multiple intervals preoperatively and postoperatively. Anesthesia management, vital signs, drug consumption, and blood gas values will be recorded throughout the surgery. After all neurocognitive evaluations of the patients are performed at planned intervals for 1 week, the levels of dexmedetomidine and remifentanyl consumed by the patients in the peroperative period will be determined from the anesthesia follow-up sheet and the total duration and amount used will be recorded. At the end of the study, the relationship between neurocognitive values and dexmedetomidine will be compared.