ANESTHESIA

This study aims to find the best way to give fluids to patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) after major surgery. Researchers will compare a new method using a special device to measure body water levels against the standard approach based on vital signs. The goal is to see i…

This study aims to find the best balance of fluids given during liver surgery. It will compare a restrictive fluid approach, which surgeons often prefer to reduce bleeding, with a more liberal approach, which may better protect the kidneys and other organs. The goal is to see whi…

This study aims to find out which of two common spinal anesthesia medications helps patients recover faster after outpatient knee replacement surgery. Researchers will compare how quickly patients can move their legs and leave the hospital after receiving either chloroprocaine or…

This study aims to find the best sedation combination for adults having an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy—a procedure where a camera examines the stomach and esophagus. Researchers will compare three different drug mixes paired with propofol to see which leads to smoother sedat…

This study compares two anesthesia drug combinations used during chest surgery to see which is safer. Researchers want to know if a newer drug called remimazolam causes fewer breathing problems and drops in blood pressure than the commonly used drug propofol. About 50 adults havi…

This study is testing a new combination of sedative and pain-relief drugs for older adults undergoing a common bile duct procedure called ERCP. The goal is to see if this new mix provides good pain control while causing fewer breathing problems and faster recovery than the curren…

This study is testing if a mild electrical stimulation applied to specific points on the wrist (acupressure) can help prevent dangerous drops in blood pressure when older patients are put under general anesthesia. Researchers will compare two different frequencies of stimulation …

This study is testing if a liquid medicine called dexmedetomidine can safely help young children stay calm and still during MRI scans. The goal is to avoid the risks of general anesthesia by using a simpler sedative that children can drink. Researchers will give the medicine to 1…

This study aims to see if a simple drawing activity can help reduce anxiety in adults waiting for elective surgery. Researchers will test whether using different colors and shapes in the drawing task makes a difference. They will measure anxiety levels, heart rate, and how engage…

This study is testing whether a specific nerve block given before lower back fusion surgery can help patients use fewer strong opioid pain medications afterward. Researchers will compare the real nerve block to a placebo (sham) injection in 44 adults having this surgery. The main…

This study aims to see if a mild electrical stimulation at specific acupoints can reduce stomach acid reflux during surgery. It will involve 116 adults having surgery under general anesthesia using an i-gel breathing device. Researchers will compare patients who receive the stimu…

This study aims to find out if adding visual aids to standard written consent forms helps patients better understand anesthesia information before surgery. Researchers will compare two groups of 236 adult patients: one receiving standard consent forms and another receiving forms …

This study looks back at past medical records to compare how well patients recover after minor foot or ankle amputations, depending on the type of anesthesia they received. Researchers will analyze data from about 300 patients to see if using a nerve-blocking numbing technique le…

This study aims to understand if having general anesthesia multiple times affects the brain differently than having it for the first time. Researchers will measure specific chemicals in the blood and test thinking skills in 160 adults before and after gallbladder surgery. The goa…

This study is testing the best way to research why some older adults experience confusion or memory problems after major surgery. Researchers will ask about 40 patients aged 70+ to do memory tests and give blood samples before and after their operation. The goal is to gather info…

This study is testing a new video-guided breathing tube (SaCo VLMA) for patients having laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery under general anesthesia. Researchers will compare it to other standard breathing tubes to see how easy it is to place, how well it helps patients breathe during…

This study aims to find out which of two low-flow anesthesia methods is safer and more efficient for men having robotic surgery to remove their prostate due to cancer. Researchers will compare a very low flow (0.5 L/min) to a standard low flow (1 L/min) of anesthetic gas, checkin…

This study aims to see if one type of anesthesia leads to less body inflammation and a smoother recovery after hernia surgery. Researchers will compare two common anesthesia techniques in 40 adults having planned hernia repair. They will measure inflammation markers in the blood …

This study aims to test and adapt a Romanian version of a patient questionnaire about recovery after surgery. It will involve 250 Romanian-speaking adults who have had scheduled surgery with anesthesia. The goal is to create a reliable tool that helps doctors understand how patie…

This study aims to see how well a new video-assisted airway device called SafeLM works for children during surgery. Researchers will recruit 60 children needing surgery with general anesthesia to test how easy the device is to insert, how well it seals the airway, and what side e…

This international study will observe how different anesthesia and surgical techniques used during heart surgery affect patient recovery. It will follow 15,000 patients at hospitals worldwide to see which practices lead to shorter hospital stays and fewer complications. The goal …

This study aims to better understand how the brain responds to anesthesia and sedation by observing brain wave patterns. It will enroll 330 participants, including children, elderly adults, and people undergoing sedation for procedures. Researchers will use standard brain monitor…

This study aims to understand how lidocaine, a common pain medication, affects the monitoring of spinal cord function during spine surgery. Researchers will compare patients receiving lidocaine versus a placebo during their operation. The main goal is to see if lidocaine changes …