Can a drug cocktail help seniors sleep after hip surgery?

NCT ID NCT07002723

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Peking University Shenzhen Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether giving elderly patients a combination of esketamine and dexmedetomidine after hip fracture surgery can improve their sleep quality. 96 patients aged 65 and older will be randomly assigned to receive either the drug combo or a placebo (saline) for 48 hours. Researchers will track sleep, pain, and confusion levels 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: esketamine combined with dexmedetomidine
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a way to help elderly patients sleep better after hip surgery, potentially reducing confusion and speeding recovery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial (96 people) testing a drug combination for a short-term effect. It may not show a meaningful benefit, and the drugs can cause side effects like drowsiness or nausea.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hip fracture

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HIP FRACTURES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Peking University Shenzhen Hospital
RECRUITING

Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

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