Nighttime drug may boost recovery after surgery in seniors
NCT ID NCT06480539
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether giving a sedative called dexmedetomidine at night can improve sleep quality and reduce fatigue in patients aged 60 and older after major lung surgery. About 102 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo. The goal is to see if better sleep leads to a smoother recovery.
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Locations
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Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg
RECRUITINGGenk, Limburg, 3600, Belgium
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