Simple nasal sprays may shield Seniors' brains after bypass

NCT ID NCT06741566

First seen May 07, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether giving insulin or dexmedetomidine as a nasal spray before surgery can prevent early confusion and memory problems after coronary artery bypass grafting. The trial will enroll 150 adults aged 60 and older. Participants will receive one of the two nasal sprays or a placebo twice daily for two days before their operation.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Fayoum university

    RECRUITING

    Al Fayyum, Egypt

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What this could mean

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

Active substance

intranasal insulin or intranasal dexmedetomidine

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to prevent mental decline after heart bypass surgery.

What could go wrong

This is a very early (Phase 1) trial with only 150 people, so results may not be conclusive. The treatments might not work or could cause side effects like slow heart rate or cough.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

coronary artery disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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