Postoperative cognitive disorders, including postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) and postoperative delirium (POD), are common complications following surgery and anesthesia, particularly in vulnerable patient populations. These conditions are associated with increased morbidity, prolonged hospitalization, and higher healthcare costs. Early identification of patients at risk remains challenging, and reliable biomarkers are needed to improve perioperative risk stratification.
S100B protein has been proposed as a biomarker of neuronal injury and blood-brain barrier dysfunction. In addition, genetic variations in the S100B gene may influence individual susceptibility to postoperative cognitive impairment.
The aim of this prospective cohort study is to evaluate the association between perioperative serum S100B levels, S100B gene polymorphisms, and postoperative cognitive disorders. Furthermore, the predictive value of perioperative changes in S100B levels for postoperative cognitive dysfunction and delirium will be investigated.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 120 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Adult patients (≥18 years) undergoing elective surgery under anesthesia
* Patients able to provide informed consent
* Patients with sufficient cognitive function to complete cognitive assessments
* Patients who agreed to participate in follow-up evaluations
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with a history of neurological or psychiatric disorders affecting cognitive function
* Patients with diagnosed dementia or severe cognitive impairment
* Patients with inability to complete cognitive tests (e.g., severe visual, hearing, or language impairment)
* Patients with alcohol or substance abuse
* Patients undergoing emergency surgery
* Patients with missing baseline cognitive assessment
* Patients who refused participation or were lost to follow-up
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.