Who should control your sedation during surgery? new study compares options

NCT ID NCT06451380

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether letting patients control their own sedation during arm surgery under regional anesthesia leads to higher satisfaction compared to having an anesthesiologist control it. 70 adults having upper limb orthopedic surgery were randomly assigned to either patient-controlled or anesthesiologist-controlled sedation with propofol. The main goal was to see which group reported better overall experience.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: propofol
What this could lead to: If it works, this could give patients more control over their sedation during surgery, potentially improving comfort and satisfaction.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 70 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Patient-controlled sedation may not be suitable for all patients or procedures.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

musculoskeletal system disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ORTHOPEDIC DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Clinique Jouvenet

Paris, 75016, France

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