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Optimizing Postoperative Cognition the Elderly
NCT02650687 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
This study will recruit surgical patients more than 65 years old. Patients who participate will wear a sticker on their forehead during surgery which monitors their brain waves (electroencephalogram, EEG) and participate in memory testing before and after surgery. Brain wave patterns will be compared between patients who have problems with memory and thinking after surgery and those who do not. The hypothesis is that there will be characteristic brain wave patients for who will go on to have problems with memory and thinking after surgery.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Processed EEG
Study Locations (1)
New York
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai — New York
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 178 participants |
| Start Date | 2015-10 |
| Est. Completion | 2019-11-14 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02650687
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02650687 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as an unspecified phase, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 178 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, which has 946 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 2 conditions, with Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which Processed EEG is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT02650687 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include New York. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02650687 about?
NCT02650687 is a clinical study titled "Optimizing Postoperative Cognition the Elderly". This study will recruit surgical patients more than 65 years old. Patients who participate will wear a sticker on their forehead during surgery which monitors their brain waves (electroencephalogram, EEG) and participate in memory testing before and after surgery. Brain wave patterns will be compare...
What is the current status of trial NCT02650687?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 178 participants. The study started on 2015-10. Estimated completion is 2019-11-14.
What conditions does trial NCT02650687 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction, POCD. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02650687?
The interventions under investigation include: Processed EEG (PROCEDURE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02650687?
This trial is sponsored by Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, which has 946 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT02650687 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across New York. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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