Clinical Research Directory

Effect of Perioperative IV Ibuprofen on Cerebral Oxygenation and Postoperative Cognition During One-Lung Ventilation

This study compares the effects of ibuprofen administered during surgery and within the first 24 hours after surgery, versus no ibuprofen, on cerebral oxygenation, postoperative changes in consciousness (postoperative delirium and cognitive dysfunction), length of stay in the intensive care unit, and the incidence of postoperative pain, nausea, vomiting, and pruritus in patients undergoing lung lobectomy or segmentectomy using a closed (video-assisted) method (VATS - video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery), in whom one-lung ventilation is applied. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of ibuprofen on cerebral oxygenation, postoperative cognitive changes, and delirium in patients undergoing one-lung ventilation.

Duration of Surfactant Administration and Impact on Stabilisation of Vital Parameters in Very Preterm Neonates: 1 Minutes Versus 5 Minutes

Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is common in very preterm infants due to surfactant deficiency. Surfactant replacement therapy is lifesaving, and current guidelines recommend the less invasive surfactant administration (LISA) technique. However, the optimal duration of surfactant instillation during LISA has never been systematically evaluated. Rapid instillation may provoke transient hypoxia and bradycardia, while slower administration might improve physiological stability and cerebral oxygenation. This randomised controlled trial investigates whether the duration of surfactant administration (1 minute versus 5 minutes) affects cerebral and systemic oxygen stability in extremely preterm neonates (\< 28 weeks).

Intraoperative Infusion of Either Lidocaine or Dexmedetomidine on Regional Cerebral Oxygen Saturation and Postoperative Delirium in Elderly Patients Undergoing Abdominal Surgeries

This study aims to compare the effect of intraoperative infusion of either lidocaine or dexmedetomidine on the incidence of postoperative delirium (POD) in elderly patients undergoing major surgeries. It also aims to evaluate the impact of both medications on intraoperative regional cerebral oxygen saturation (rSO₂).

Cerebral Regional Oxygen Saturation During TAVI - The CROS-TAVI Prospective Registry

This single-center, non-commercial clinical study investigates how different types of transcatheter aortic valve prostheses affect cerebral oxygen saturation during the procedure (TAVI - Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation). The study uses a non-invasive monitoring system (NIRS) to track brain oxygenation (rSO₂) in real time. The goal is to understand whether balloon-expandable, intra-annular self-expanding, or supra-annular self-expanding valves lead to different levels or patterns of cerebral oxygenation. This may help identify early warning signs for delayed hemodynamic recovery, stroke, or delirium. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive one of: A balloon-expandable valve (Group A), or A self-expanding valve (Group B), with further randomization into: Group B1: intra-annular valve (NAVITOR) Group B2: supra-annular valve (EVOLUT) The procedure, follow-up, and data collection will follow standard clinical practice. No experimental devices or drugs are used. Patients will not undergo any additional risk or burden beyond what is normally expected during TAVI. The study is being conducted at the Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS in Rome, Italy, and aims to enroll 40 patients. No compensation is provided, and participation is voluntary.

Association Between Local Cerebral Oxygenation Monitoring and Postoperative Delirium in Carotid Endarterectomy

Postoperative delirium (POD) is a common perioperative complication, which can lead to adverse outcomes. Patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy (CEA) were elderly, complicated with vascular risk factors, cognitive dysfunction, some also had a history of stroke, and the circulation fluctuated greatly during the operation, often resulting in hypoperfusion of cerebral tissue and hypoxia. Therefore, they're the high-risk group of POD. Near-infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) can continuously and noninvasively monitor local cerebral oxygen saturation (SctO2) to identify the mismatch of oxygen supply and demand in brain tissue. However, for CEA patients, the association between intraoperative SctO2 changes and POD remains unclear. This study intends to explore the association between them and determine the SctO2 threshold for predicting POD. We will monitor SctO2 intraoperatively, follow up and collect data postoperatively.

Effect of Cerebral Oxygen Saturation Monitoring on POCD of Elderly Patients Undergoing Shoulder Arthroscopy

To observe whether adjusting the level of intraoperative controlled hypotension through cerebral oxygen saturation monitoring can improve postoperative cognitive function(POCD) and reduce postoperative neurological complications, a prospective randomized controlled study method will be used in this study. 400 elderly patients undergoing shoulder arthroscopic surgery under general anesthesia combined with brachial plexus block will be selected. They will be randomly divided into control group and experimental group according to whether cerebral oxygen saturation monitoring was used during the operation. The control group maintain the target blood pressure only according to the controlled hypotension guideline, and the experimental group adjust the controlled hypotension level under the guidance of cerebral oxygen saturation monitoring. The general condition, operation, anesthesia and hospitalization related data of the patients will be recorded.