Could a common sedative shield the brain after injury?

NCT ID NCT06661980

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether dexmedetomidine, a sedative drug, can protect the brain in people with brain injuries. Sixty patients were split into two groups: one received the drug, the other did not. Researchers measured consciousness levels and how long patients stayed in the ICU, along with certain brain-related biomarkers.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

brain injury

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Damanhour Teaching Hospital, General Organization for Teaching Hospitals and Institutes.

    Damanhūr, Elbehairah, 31527, Egypt