Cerebral Oxygen Consumption Response to Increased Oxygen Supply and Postoperative Delirium in Older Surgical Patients
Association Between Cerebral Oxygen Consumption Responsiveness to Increased Oxygen Supply and Postoperative Delirium: A Prospective Observational Study Using Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy
Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
80 participants
Mar 11, 2026
OBSERVATIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The goal of this observational study is to learn whether the brain's ability to use oxygen during surgery is associated with postoperative delirium in adults aged 65 years and older undergoing general anesthesia. The main question it aims to answer is: \- Does reduced cerebral oxygen consumption responsiveness during surgery increase the risk of postoperative delirium in older patients? Participants who are undergoing elective laparoscopic surgery under general anesthesia as part of their routine medical care will have brain oxygen levels measured during surgery using a non-invasive forehead sensor, and will be assessed for delirium for up to three days after surgery.
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Interventions
Cerebral oxygenation will be monitored intraoperatively using a non-invasive forehead sensor based on functional near-infrared spectroscopy technology. During general anesthesia, the fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO₂) may be temporarily adjusted within the standard clinical range used in routine anesthesia care to evaluate the brain's oxygen utilization response. No experimental oxygen levels or additional therapeutic interventions will be administered beyond standard clinical practice.
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NCT07463586