Can magnesium calm patients after surgery as well as a common sedative?
NCT ID NCT07544173
First seen Apr 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 6 times
Summary
This study tested whether magnesium sulphate can prevent agitation after ear, nose, and throat surgery as effectively as dexmedetomidine. Sixty-four adults received one of the two drugs during surgery. Researchers measured how many patients became restless or confused as they woke up from anesthesia.
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Locations
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Cipto Mangunkusumo Central National Hospital
Jakarta Pusat, DKI Jakarta, 10430, Indonesia
What this could mean
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Active substance
magnesium sulphate and dexmedetomidine
What this could lead to
If magnesium works as well as dexmedetomidine, it could offer a cheaper, safer option to prevent confusion and restlessness after surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed Phase 4 trial with only 64 participants. Results may not apply to all patients or surgeries, and both drugs can cause side effects like low blood pressure or slow heart rate.
Conditions
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