New sedation combo may improve awake brain surgery experience
NCT ID NCT07513935
First seen Apr 23, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether adding ketamine to dexmedetomidine sedation helps patients stay comfortable and alert during awake deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery for movement disorders like Parkinson's disease. 24 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either the combination or dexmedetomidine alone. The goal is to see which approach provides better brain signal quality and patient cooperation during the procedure.
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Ainshams University
Cairo, Egypt
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