Multi-channel Time-resolved Functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy for Prevention of Perioperative Brain Injury

Launched by LONDON HEALTH SCIENCES CENTRE RESEARCH INSTITUTE OR LAWSON RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF ST. JOSEPH'S · Feb 21, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new way to monitor brain health during shoulder surgery to help prevent strokes that can occur during or shortly after the procedure. Strokes can happen when the brain does not get enough blood flow, which is often preventable if caught early. The researchers will use an advanced device called time-resolved functional near-infrared spectroscopy (tr-fNIRS) that can watch the entire brain instead of just one small area, helping to identify which parts of the brain might be at risk for injury during surgery.

To participate in this study, you must be an adult at least 18 years old and scheduled for elective shoulder surgery while lying in a specific position. You also need to be able to give your consent to join the trial. If you have any skin or scalp issues that would make it hard to use the monitoring device, or if you are having emergency surgery, you would not be eligible. If you decide to join, you can expect to have your brain's oxygen levels monitored throughout the surgery, which could help improve care and outcomes for patients in the future.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Adult patients (age ≥ 18 years old)
• • Scheduled to have elective shoulder surgery in the beach-chair position under general anesthesia
• • Provide informed consent
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • i) have skin/scalp lesions that preclude the application of fNIRS device to the head ii) lack of written consent iii) emergency surgery