Which drug works best for blood pressure drops during emergency surgery?
NCT ID NCT07259655
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compared two drugs, norepinephrine and ephedrine, for treating low blood pressure that can happen after anesthesia in emergency abdominal surgery. About 100 adults were randomly assigned to receive one of the drugs when their blood pressure dropped. The goal was to see which drug restores blood pressure faster and with fewer doses.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
norepinephrine and ephedrine
What this could lead to
If this trial succeeds, it could show that norepinephrine is more effective than ephedrine for quickly stabilizing blood pressure during emergency abdominal surgery.
What could go wrong
This trial was terminated, so results may be incomplete. It is a small, single-center study, and findings may not apply to all patients or settings.
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Locations
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Hospital of Charles Nicolle
Tunis, Tunis Governorate, 1006, Tunisia