New sleep drug for surgery could rival propofol
NCT ID NCT04711837
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a new drug called HSK3486 to see if it works as well as propofol for putting adults to sleep before elective surgery. 255 people took part in a randomized, double-blind trial. The main goal was to see how many people had a successful start to anesthesia with HSK3486 compared to propofol.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
HSK3486 injectable emulsion
What this could lead to
If successful, HSK3486 could offer a new option for putting people to sleep before surgery, possibly with less injection pain than current drugs.
What could go wrong
This is a late-stage trial, but the drug may not prove safer or more effective than propofol. Results may not apply to all surgeries or patient types.
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Locations
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Arizona Research Center
Phoenix, Arizona, 85053, United States
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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina, 27705, United States
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Endeavor Clinical Trials, LLC
San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States
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HD Research
Bellaire, Texas, 77401, United States
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JBR Clinical Research
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84107, United States
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Lotus Clinical Research, LLC
Pasadena, California, 91105, United States
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New York City Heath and Hospitals
New York, New York, 10013, United States
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Phoenix Clinical Research, LLC
Tamarac, Florida, 33321, United States
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Plano Surgical Hospital
Plano, Texas, 75093, United States
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Stony Brook University Hospital
Stony Brook, New York, 11794, United States
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The Ohio State University Research Foundation
Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
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The University of Chicago Medicine
Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States
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UNC Health Care System
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States