Painkiller study for smokers pulled before it started
Symptom relief
Terminated
This study aimed to see if adding a sedative drug (dexmedetomidine) to standard pain relief could improve pain control and reduce side effects after lung surgery in smokers. It was designed for 102 men with high nicotine dependence. However, the study was withdrawn before any par…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Shenyang Sixth People's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:42 UTC