Speedy recovery: sedative may cut hospital stay after breast surgery

NCT ID NCT07180810

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 29 times

Summary

This study tested whether a low dose of a sedative drug called dexmedetomidine could help women leave the hospital faster after same-day breast cancer surgery. 82 women took part, receiving either the drug or a placebo. The main goal was to see if more women could be discharged within 2 hours after surgery.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre

    Lahore, Pubjab, 54782, Pakistan

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