Plain-English translation of NCT06894238 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
After brain surgery, some patients experience postoperative delirium — a type of confusion and disorientation that can last days or weeks. This study uses electroencephalography (EEG), which measures electrical activity in your brain, during your surgery recovery to see if patterns in your brain waves can predict who will develop this confusion. The goal is to identify at-risk patients early so doctors can intervene sooner.
Confusion after brain surgery is common and serious — it can lead to longer hospital stays, slower recovery, and even long-term thinking problems. Right now, doctors don't have a reliable way to predict which patients will develop this complication. This study explores whether brain wave patterns captured immediately after surgery could serve as an early warning sign.
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If you qualify, small electrodes will be placed on your forehead and temple area to record your brain waves starting at the end of surgery and continuing through your early recovery in the intensive care unit. Over the next seven days after surgery, you'll be assessed four times using simple screening tests for confusion. The entire study participation lasts about one week, with most assessments happening between 10 AM and 4 PM on weekdays.
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China
Sponsor
Beijing Sanbo Brain Hospital
Enrollment target
~137 participants
Started
March 2025
Primary completion
March 2026
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Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in March 2025.
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Central contact
Zhonghua Shi, PhD,MD
Capital Medical University
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