Could a simple mineral stop Post-Surgery agitation?

NCT ID NCT07139847

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

Summary

This study tests whether giving magnesium during back surgery can reduce the confusion and agitation some patients feel when waking up. 70 adults having a single-level lumbar microdiscectomy will receive either magnesium or a placebo. Researchers will monitor agitation, pain, and recovery times in the recovery room.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Magnesium sulfate

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a simple, safe way to prevent agitation after back surgery, helping patients recover more calmly.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study (70 people) and results may not apply to everyone. Magnesium can cause side effects like low blood pressure or slow heart rate.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Emergence Delirium Intervertebral Disc Displacement lumbar disk disease lumbar disk herniation, susceptibility to Postoperative Complications

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

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