The Effect of Steep Trendelenburg Position on Neurocognitive Functions in Robotic Radical Prostatectomy Cases
Launched by ANKARA CITY HOSPITAL BILKENT · Mar 10, 2025
Trial Information
Current as of July 01, 2025
Not yet recruiting
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ClinConnect Summary
This clinical trial is studying how a specific position used during robotic surgery for prostate cancer, called the steep Trendelenburg position, affects brain function after the surgery. Researchers want to see if this position can lead to problems with thinking and memory, known as neurocognitive dysfunction. They will monitor the depth of anesthesia and blood flow to the brain during surgery and then assess patients' cognitive abilities after the surgery using a simple test.
To participate in the trial, you need to be a man aged 65 or older, scheduled for robotic prostate surgery, and in a certain health category. Unfortunately, if you have a history of brain or mental health issues, are under 65, or cannot have robotic surgery, you wouldn’t be eligible. If you join the study, you can expect to have your brain function checked before and after the surgery, helping doctors understand any potential side effects of the steep Trendelenburg position. This research aims to improve patient outcomes and enhance recovery after surgery.
Gender
MALE
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Age ≥ 65 years
- • ASA II-III risk score
- • Patients scheduled for robotic radical prostatectomy
- • Patients who voluntarily agree to participate
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Age \< 65 years
- • History of neurological or psychiatric disorders
- • Inability to undergo robotic surgery
- • Conversion to open prostatectomy during surgery
- • Patients who do not consent to participate
About Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
Ankara City Hospital Bilkent is a leading healthcare institution in Turkey, dedicated to advancing medical research and improving patient outcomes through innovative clinical trials. Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and a multidisciplinary team of experienced professionals, the hospital fosters a collaborative environment for conducting rigorous scientific investigations. Its commitment to ethical standards and patient safety ensures that all clinical trials are conducted with the highest level of integrity, ultimately contributing to the development of new therapies and enhancing the quality of care provided to patients.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Ankara, , Turkey
Patients applied
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported