Effects of Brain Beta-Amyloid on Postoperative Cognition

a study on Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction

Summary

for people ages 65 years and up (full criteria)
at San Francisco, California
study started
estimated completion
Marek Brzezinski

Description

Summary

Postoperative cognitive decline (POCD) affects up to 50% of non-cardiac surgical patients greater than or equal to 65 years of age. This study will test the hypothesis that preoperative presence of brain beta-amyloid plaques in non-demented subjects increases postoperative cognitive decline (POCD) in elderly subjects scheduled for hip or knee replacement. The investigators hypothesize that preoperative beta-amyloid plaques will predict postoperative cognitive decline.

Official Title

Effects of Brain Beta Amyloid on Postoperative Cognition and 18F-AV-45-A14: Clinical Evaluation of Florbetapir F 18 (18F-AV-45)

Keywords

Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction Postoperative Cognitive Decline POCD Alzheimer's disease Florbetapir F 18 (18F-AV-45) Cognitive Dysfunction no intervention

Eligibility

You can join if…

Open to people ages 65 years and up

  • Scheduled for total knee arthroplasty or total hip arthroplasty under general anesthesia (primary arthroplasties and revisions)
  • English speaking
  • Anticipated stay in the hospital
  • Not anticipated to stay intubated postoperatively
  • Patients who live with or have regular visits from an individual ("study partner") willing to provide information about the patient's cognitive status
  • Willing and able to undergo all testing procedures including neuroimaging and agree to longitudinal follow up
  • Adequate visual and auditory acuity to allow neuropsychological testing
  • Subjects with Clinical Dementia Rating Scale (CDR) of 0-0.5
  • Patients who are not demented
  • Subjects sho signed an IRB approved informed consent prior to any study procedures

You CAN'T join if...

  • Clinically significant hepatic, renal, pulmonary, metabolic, or endocrine disturbances as indicated by history, which in the opinion of the investigator might pose a potential safety risk to the subject
  • Current clinically significant cardiovascular disease.
  • History of drug or alcohol abuse within the last year, or prior prolonged history of abuse
  • Clinically significant infections disease, including Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) or Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection or previous positive test for hepatitis
  • History of relevant severe drug allergy or hypersensitivity
  • Received an investigational medication under an FDA IND protocol within the last 30 days.
  • Current clinically significant unstable medical comorbidities, as indicated by history or physical exam, that pose a potential safety risk to the subject
  • Received a radiopharmaceutical for imaging or therapy within the past 24 hours prior to the imaging session for this study
  • Severe psychiatric disorders including schizophrenia, bipolar disorders, and major depression as described in DSM-IV within the past year (medical record, GDS score, interview with the patient and study partner)
  • Obvious causes for their cognitive impairment (e.g. onset coincides with recent head trauma or stroke)
  • Dementia of any cause
  • CDR score > 0.5
  • Expressed the preference to undergo the procedure under regional anesthesia in form of spinal or epidural anesthesia
  • Patients who, in the opinion of the investigator, are otherwise unsuitable for a study of this type

Location

  • San Francisco VA Medical Center accepting new patients
    San Francisco California 94121 United States

Lead Scientist

  • Marek Brzezinski
    Professor, Anesthesia. Authored (or co-authored) 22 research publications

Details

Status
accepting new patients
Start Date
Completion Date
(estimated)
Sponsor
University of California, San Francisco
ID
NCT01606488
Phase
Phase 4
Study Type
Interventional
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