New hope for faster surgery recovery: drug may cut Wake-Up time
NCT ID NCT04713358
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether nalmefene, a drug that blocks opioids, can help patients wake up more quickly and safely after general anesthesia. About 542 adults having elective surgery took part. The goal was to see if nalmefene reduces time spent in the recovery room and improves overall recovery quality.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Renji Hospital
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200127, China
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Shanghai Tong Ren Hospital
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200000, China
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The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University
Guangxi, Guangxi, 530000, China
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The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University
Henan, Zhengzhou, 450000, China
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