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Cognitive Function in Geriatric Colonoscopy Patients

NCT07384169 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 164

Last updated 2026-02-10

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Summary

Procedures such as colonoscopy cause discomfort and pain and are therefore performed under sedation and analgesia. Although patients aged 65 and older frequently undergo colonoscopy procedures, it is unclear to what extent the anesthetic agents administered for sedation and analgesia in this patient group affect neurocognitive functions. Different sedation methods are used in colonoscopy procedures depending on the anesthesiologist's choice. Propofol is an agent frequently used in general anesthesia or for sedation during endoscopic procedures and, compared to inhaled agents, has more positive effects on postoperative cognitive functions. Dexmedetomidine is an alpha receptor agonist and is preferred due to its positive effects on cognitive functions in elderly patients, its lack of respiratory depression, its ability to provide sedation without impairing cooperation, and its analgesic effects. Although there are studies in the literature on the assessment of neurocognitive function in geriatric patients undergoing surgical procedures, the literature is insufficient in terms of studies addressing cognitive assessment after short-term, outpatient, and less invasive procedures such as colonoscopy. This study aimed to observe patients aged 65 years and older who underwent sedoanalgesia for colonoscopy and to compare the effects on cognitive function by administering the mini mental test before and after the procedure to this patient group.

Conditions

  • Cognition
  • Sedation
  • Geriatric Anesthesia
  • Frailty
  • Colonoscopy

Interventions

DRUG

Propofol Group

To evaluate cognitive function, Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) was administered 3 times before the procedure and 2 hours and 24 hours after the procedure. Frailty level of the patient was determined using the frail frailty questionnaire. Each patient received 0.5µg/kg fentanyl (iv).propofol loading dose: 0.2-0.5 mg/kg, continued as repeated boluses for maintenance.

DRUG

Dexmedetomidine group

To evaluate cognitive function, Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) was administered 3 times before the procedure and 2 hours and 24 hours after the procedure. Frailty level of the patient was determined using the frail frailty questionnaire. Each patient received 0.5µg/kg fentanyl (iv).The patient was administered a loading dose of dexmedetomidine 0.5 μg/kg-1 over 10 minutes. Propofol 0.1 μg/kg bolus was administered to patients as needed.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Ankara City Hospital Bilkent

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Filiz Kaya, M.D. · Ankara City Hospital Bilkent

Eligibility

Min Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-08-01
Primary Completion
2024-01-15
Completion
2024-01-15

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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