Neuroinflammation and Alzheimer's Pathology in POCD
POCD
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observational
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Brief Summary
The purpose of this project is to investigate the role of both neural inflammation and pre-existing neurodegenerative pathology in the risk and pathogenesis of post-operative cognitive dysfunction (POCD). To achieve this goal, the investigators will combine blood and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) sampling, standardized cognitive tests, and dynamic neurophysiological markers of cortical network dysfunction in the form of event-related potentials (ERPs), to assess the link between neurodegeneration and neuroinflammation in the pathogenesis of POCD.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
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participants targeted
Target at P50-P75 for all trials
Started Nov 2021
Shorter than P25 for all trials
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
November 1, 2021
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
April 25, 2022
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
May 18, 2022
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
June 30, 2022
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
September 30, 2022
CompletedMay 18, 2022
May 1, 2022
8 months
April 25, 2022
May 13, 2022
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (42)
Blood Interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β)
A proinflammatory cytokine that activates astrocytes and micro ganglia
Baseline
Blood Interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β)
A proinflammatory cytokine that activates astrocytes and micro ganglia
Pre-op (pre-operation) -Visit 2- Day of surgery
Blood Interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β)
A proinflammatory cytokine that activates astrocytes and micro ganglia
Post-op Visit 2- In recovery room up to 12 hours post surgery
Blood Interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β)
A proinflammatory cytokine that activates astrocytes and micro ganglia
2 Week Post-op -Visit 4
Blood Interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β)
A proinflammatory cytokine that activates astrocytes and micro ganglia
6 Week Post-op -Visit 5
Blood Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF- α)
A proinflammatory cytokine associated with neuroinflammation associated with neurodegenerative diseases
Baseline
Blood Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF- α)
A proinflammatory cytokine associated with neuroinflammation associated with neurodegenerative diseases
Pre-op- Visit 2- Day of surgery
Blood Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF- α)
A proinflammatory cytokine associated with neuroinflammation associated with neurodegenerative diseases
Post-op Visit 2- In recovery room up to 12 hours post surgery
Blood Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF- α)
A proinflammatory cytokine associated with neuroinflammation associated with neurodegenerative diseases
2-week Post-op Visit 4
Blood Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF- α)
A proinflammatory cytokine associated with neuroinflammation associated with neurodegenerative diseases
6-week Post-op Visit 5
Blood Macrophage inflammatory protein-1 alpha (MIP-1alpha)
A chemotactic cytokine which plays a role in the inflammatory process of Alzheimer's Disease
Baseline
Blood Macrophage inflammatory protein-1 alpha (MIP-1alpha)
A chemotactic cytokine which plays a role in the inflammatory process of Alzheimer's Disease
Pre-op Visit 2- Day of surgery
Blood Macrophage inflammatory protein-1 alpha (MIP-1alpha)
A chemotactic cytokine which plays a role in the inflammatory process of Alzheimer's Disease
Post-op Visit 2- In recovery room up to 12 hours post surgery
Blood Macrophage inflammatory protein-1 alpha (MIP-1alpha)
A chemotactic cytokine which plays a role in the inflammatory process of Alzheimer's Disease
2-week Post-op Visit 4
Blood Macrophage inflammatory protein-1 alpha (MIP-1alpha)
A chemotactic cytokine which plays a role in the inflammatory process of Alzheimer's Disease
6- week Post-op Visit 5
Blood Monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1/CCL2)
A chemotactic cytokine which plays a role in the inflammatory process through the regulation of monocytes/macrophages
Baseline
Blood Monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1/CCL2)
A chemotactic cytokine which plays a role in the inflammatory process through the regulation of monocytes/macrophages
Pre-op Visit 2- Day of surgery
Blood Monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1/CCL2)
A chemotactic cytokine which plays a role in the inflammatory process through the regulation of monocytes/macrophages
Post-op Visit 2- In recovery room up to 12 hours post surgery
Blood Monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1/CCL2)
A chemotactic cytokine which plays a role in the inflammatory process through the regulation of monocytes/macrophages
2 week Post-op Visit 4
Blood Monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1/CCL2)
A chemotactic cytokine which plays a role in the inflammatory process through the regulation of monocytes/macrophages
6 week- Post-op Visit 5
Cerebral Spinal Fluid Phosphorylated Tau Protein
A helical protein known to be a biomarker in the cerebral spinal fluid in brains with Alzheimer's Disease
Pre-op Visit 2-Day of surgery
ERP response amplitude
Measurement of event related potentials in the brain
6 Week post-op visit 5
ERP response latency
Measurement of event related potentials in the brain
6 Week post-op visit 5
ERP response amplitude
Measurement of event related potentials in the brain
6 Month post-op visit 6
ERP response latency
Measurement of event related potentials in the brain
6 Month post-op visit 6
Stroop Test
A neurocognitive test used to assess cognitive interference. T-Scores are computed with scores above 40 being "normal."
Baseline
Stroop Test
A neurocognitive test used to assess cognitive interference. T-Scores are computed with scores above 40 being "normal."
Pre-op Visit 2- Day of surgery
Stroop Test
A neurocognitive test used to assess cognitive interference. T-Scores are computed with scores above 40 being "normal."
2 Week post-op Visit 4
Montreal Cognitive Assessment
A neurocognitive test used to assess cognitive function across multiple domains. Scoring is on a scale from 0-30 with a score \>26 being normal.
Baseline
Montreal Cognitive Assessment
A neurocognitive test used to assess cognitive function across multiple domains. Scoring is on a scale from 0-30 with a score \>26 being normal.
Pre-op Visit 2- Day of surgery
Blind Montreal Cognitive Assessment
A neurocognitive test used to assess cognitive function across multiple domains. Scoring is on a scale from 0-22 with a score \>18 being normal.
48 Hours post-op- Visit 3
Montreal Cognitive Assessment
A neurocognitive test used to assess cognitive function across multiple domains. Scoring is on a scale from 0-30 with a score \>26 being normal.
2 Week post-op- Visit 4
Oral Trail Making Test
A neurocognitive test used to assess cognitive executive function with times for trail A \> 78 seconds and trail B \>273 seconds being deficient.
Baseline
Oral Trail Making Test
A neurocognitive test used to assess cognitive executive function with times for trail A \> 78 seconds and trail B \>273 seconds being deficient.
Pre-op Visit 2- Day of surgery
Oral Trail Making Test
A neurocognitive test used to assess cognitive executive function with times for trail A \> 78 seconds and trail B \>273 seconds being deficient.
48 Hours post-op Visit 3
Oral Trail Making Test
A neurocognitive test used to assess cognitive executive function with times for trail A \> 78 seconds and trail B \>273 seconds being deficient.
2- Week post-op Visit 4
Symbol Digit Test
A neurocognitive test used to assess for cerebral dysfunction scored through statistical methods with a higher score meaning higher cognitive vitality.
Baseline
Symbol Digit Test
A neurocognitive test used to assess for cerebral dysfunction scored through statistical methods with a higher score meaning higher cognitive vitality.
Pre-op Visit 2- Day of surgery
Symbol Digit Test
A neurocognitive test used to assess for cerebral dysfunction scored through statistical methods with a higher score meaning higher cognitive vitality.
2- Week post-op Visit 4
4 AT Delirium Screening
Bedside screening to detect delirium with a score of 4 or more indicating delirium +/- cognitive impairment, and a score of 1-3 indicating possible cognitive impairment.
Post-op Visit 2- In recovery room up to 12 hours post surgery
Grooved Pegboard Test
A neurocognitive test consisting of varying key shapes and matching holes used to test visual motor coordination with a higher score indicating less or no impairment based on the individual's age and sex.
6 month post-op Visit 6
National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center Cognitive Battery
Cognitive assessment to test for deficits across multiple domains with a score of 95/995 =physical problem; 96/996 = cognitive/behavioral problem
6 month post-op Visit 6
Study Arms (2)
With Post-Operative Cognitive Dysfunction
Subjects determined to have post-operative cognitive dysfunction based on the results of: 1. 4AT Delirium Test 2. Scoring on : 1. Montreal Cognitive Assessment 2. Oral Trails Test 3. Stroop Test 4. Symbol Digit Modalities Test All subjects will undergo: 1. Blood sample collection 2. Cerebral spinal fluid collection 3. ERP testing 4. NACC Cognitive Battery 5. Grooved Pegboard testing
Without Post-Operative Cognitive Dysfunction
Subjects determined to not have post-operative cognitive dysfunction based on the results of: 1. 4AT Delirium Test 2. Scoring on : 1. Montreal Cognitive Assessment 2. Oral Trails Test 3. Stroop Test 4. Symbol Digit Modalities Test All subjects will undergo: 1. Blood sample collection 2. Cerebral spinal fluid collection 3. ERP testing 4. NACC Cognitive Battery 5. Grooved Pegboard testing
Interventions
Cognitive evaluation of short term memory, visuospatial abilities, executive functioning, attention, concentration, working memory, language, and orientation to time and place
Evaluates Processing Speed and Executive Control
Screening tool to test for delirium post surgery
Evaluation testing for dominant and non dominant sensory-motor speed
A series of tests that evaluate attention, concentration, immediate verbal memory, immediate visual memory, discrimination, processing/motor speed, and validity and effort.
An event-related potential ( ERP) is the measured brain response that is the direct result of a specific sensory, cognitive, or motor event. More formally, it is any stereotyped electrophysiological response to a stimulus. The study of the brain in this way provides a noninvasive means of evaluating brain functioning.
Up to six 4 ml samples of both serum and plasma will be obtained to assess for inflammatory markers.
At the time the spinal is placed for anesthetic purposes, 2ml of cerebral spinal fluid will be obtained to assess for inflammatory markers.
Eligibility Criteria
No one ethnic group is either targeted or excluded in the proposed study. The investigators aim to target a sample of individuals ages 60 and older who will all undergo total knee arthroplasty. This selection of participants is based upon the aims of the current study. Due to the nature of the study, the investigators will include individuals with who are considered elderly. This population is necessary due to the increased prevalence of POCD within this group.
You may qualify if:
- Males and females 60 years or older in age
- Subjects scheduled to undergo TKA
- Fluent and literate in English
- Able to give consent for themselves based upon the MacArthur Competence Assessment Tool for Clinical Research
- Able to have a subarachnoid block with only intravenous sedation
You may not qualify if:
- Less than 60 years of age
- Cognitively impaired to the point where they are unable to give consent for themselves
- Blindness or partial blindness
- Pre-existing neurodegenerative conditions
- Contraindication for subarachnoid block and/or requiring general anesthesia
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Robert M Craft
Knoxville, Tennessee, 37920, United States
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Biospecimen
Serum, plasma and cerebrospinal fluid.
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Interventions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Robert M Craft, MD
University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- COHORT
- Time Perspective
- PROSPECTIVE
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
April 25, 2022
First Posted
May 18, 2022
Study Start
November 1, 2021
Primary Completion
June 30, 2022
Study Completion
September 30, 2022
Last Updated
May 18, 2022
Record last verified: 2022-05
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will share
- Shared Documents
- STUDY PROTOCOL
- Time Frame
- Beginning 3 months and ending 5 years following article publication.
- Access Criteria
- Investigators who proposed use of the data has been approved by an independent review committee identified for this purpose.
Individual participant data that underlie the results reported in the article after deidentification (text, tables, figures, and appendices).