Which anesthesia drug wakes you up faster after spine surgery?
NCT ID NCT07443163
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study compares two drugs, magnesium sulfate and dexmedetomidine, used alongside total intravenous anesthesia during spine surgery. The goal is to see which drug helps patients wake up and have their breathing tube removed faster. Forty adults scheduled for elective spine surgery will be randomly assigned to receive one of the two drugs. The results could help improve recovery after spine surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- magnesium sulfate and dexmedetomidine
- What this could lead to
- If this trial succeeds, it could help doctors choose the best anesthesia drug for faster recovery after spine surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early-stage trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The drugs may also cause side effects like low blood pressure or slow heart rate.
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