Detection of Microplastics and Nanoplastics in Neurosurgery Patients A Study of Microplastics Presence in Blood and Surgical Samples

What this Trial Is About

Plastic particles, known as microplastics and nanoplastics, are common pollutants found in the environment and food. Many studies have shown that these tiny plastics can be present inside human tissues and fluids. This research focuses on patients undergoing neurosurgery, exploring whether these plastics are found in blood, brain tissue, cerebrospinal fluid, and tumors. The study involves analyzing biological samples collected from neurosurgery patients. These samples include blood and operative materials taken during surgery. The goal is to detect the presence of microplastics and nanoplastics in these samples. This is an observational study without drug treatments, focusing on diagnostic testing of collected tissues. Participants will provide biological samples during their neurosurgical procedures. Researchers will measure microplastics and nanoplastics levels at baseline and during surgery. The study focuses on patients aged 18 to 80 years undergoing any type of neurosurgery. Patient refusal to participate is the only exclusion factor. The study aims to advance understanding of plastic particle exposure in the brain and surrounding tissues.

Detection of Microplastics and Nanoplastics in Neurosurgery Patients (DT-MiNi)