Can a sedative shield elderly lungs during cancer surgery?
NCT ID NCT07385898
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether the drug dexmedetomidine, given during laparoscopic surgery for rectal or sigmoid colon cancer, can protect the lungs of patients aged 60 and older. The trial included 64 participants and measured oxygen levels and other breathing indicators. The goal is to see if this drug can reduce lung complications after surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Dexmedetomidine
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a way to reduce lung complications in elderly patients after laparoscopic colorectal surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 64 participants. The results may not apply to all patients, and the drug may not show clear benefit.
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Conditions
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Locations
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The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University
Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, 400000, China
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