Heart surgery drug may shield kidneys from damage
NCT ID NCT06958367
First seen Jun 13, 2026 · Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a sedative called dexmedetomidine can lower the risk of acute kidney injury in adults undergoing ascending aortic surgery with a heart-lung machine. About 78 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo. The goal is to see if the drug's calming and anti-inflammatory effects help protect kidney function after surgery.
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AIN shams university
Cairo, Egypt, 00202, Egypt
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