Can two cheap drugs get your gut moving again after surgery?
NCT ID NCT07329933
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study will test whether giving dexamethasone, dexmedetomidine, or both right after gallbladder surgery helps the gut start working again sooner. 160 adults having laparoscopic gallbladder removal will be randomly assigned to one of four groups, including a placebo. The main measure is a daily score of how well the gut is functioning, looking at eating, nausea, vomiting, and bowel movements.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- dexamethasone and dexmedetomidine
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could give doctors a simple, low-cost way to help people recover normal bowel function faster after gallbladder surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial that hasn't started yet. The drugs may not improve gut recovery any better than a placebo, and side effects are possible.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Benha University Hospital
RECRUITINGBanhā, Egypt
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