Wake-Up call: simple stimuli may speed anesthesia recovery

NCT ID NCT07339618

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

Summary

This study tests whether verbal, touch, and movement cues can help people wake up more quickly and smoothly from general anesthesia. Researchers will enroll 205 adults having laparoscopic abdominal surgery. They will measure time to eye opening and brain activity changes. The goal is to find simple, non-drug ways to improve emergence from anesthesia.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

verbal, tactile, and kinetic stimulation

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward simple, drug-free ways to improve recovery from anesthesia.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage study with no drug being tested, so results may not lead to major changes. The effect may be small or not apply to all surgeries.

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Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • West China Hospital of Sichuan University

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    Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China

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