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The INTUIT Study: Investigating Neuroinflammation Underlying Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction.
Miles Berger1,2,3, Deborah Oyeyemi1,4, Mobolaji O Olurinde5
1Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina.
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Summary
This study investigates neuroinflammation
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Medicine
- Neuroscience
- Immunology
Background:
- Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) and delirium affect up to 40% of older adults undergoing surgery, leading to reduced quality of life and increased mortality.
- Neuroinflammation is a hypothesized underlying cause for both POCD and delirium, potentially increasing Alzheimer's disease risk.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the association between postoperative increases in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) monocyte chemoattractant protein 1 (MCP-1) and monocyte levels with delirium and POCD.
- To investigate the impact of neuroinflammation on brain connectivity changes in older surgical patients.
Main Methods:
- An observational prospective cohort study of 200 patients aged 60+ undergoing noncardiac/nonneurologic surgery.
- Cognitive testing, delirium screening, and collection of blood and CSF samples at multiple time points.
- Functional MRI and intraoperative EEG to assess brain connectivity and neuroinflammation correlates; sleep apnea testing included.
Main Results:
- This section is not available in the provided abstract.
Conclusions:
- The INTUIT study employs a transdisciplinary approach to explore neuroinflammation's role in postoperative cognitive changes.
- Findings may identify novel therapeutic targets for preventing and treating delirium and POCD.

