Plain-English translation of NCT06779890 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Phase 4 — The treatment has already been approved. Researchers are tracking how it works in a large number of people over time.
This trial is testing whether one type of anesthesia works better than another for people undergoing brain tumor removal surgery. Researchers will compare propofol—a medication given through an IV—with two inhaled anesthesia gases ( and ) to see which approach better protects brain health and preserves your memory and thinking abilities after surgery.
Different anesthesia methods may affect how well the brain recovers after surgery and whether thinking and memory problems develop afterward. Doctors want to know which approach is safest and causes the least harm to brain function.
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You will be randomly assigned to receive one of two anesthesia approaches during your brain tumor surgery. Throughout the operation, doctors will monitor your brain oxygen levels, blood chemistry, and other vital signs using special catheters and monitoring equipment. You will have blood samples taken from your brain and artery at several time points during surgery to measure how well your brain is functioning under the anesthesia being used.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 21, 2026 · Not medical advice
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