Opioid may tame dangerous blood pressure jumps during breathing tube insertion

NCT ID NCT07348159

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether nalbuphine, an opioid painkiller, can prevent sudden increases in blood pressure and heart rate when a breathing tube is placed during general anesthesia. 107 adults having elective surgery were randomly given either nalbuphine or a placebo before anesthesia. Researchers measured blood pressure and heart rate at several time points to see if nalbuphine kept these levels more stable.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

nalbuphine

What this could lead to

If it works, this could give doctors a simple way to keep blood pressure stable during anesthesia, reducing risks for some patients.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed trial with 107 people. The results may not apply to all patients, and nalbuphine is an opioid with side effects like nausea or drowsiness.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hayatabad Medical Complex

    Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 25000, Pakistan