Can a simple steroid stop Post-Surgery shakes?
NCT ID NCT07154849
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether hydrocortisone or dexmedetomidine works better at preventing shivering after abdominal surgery under general anesthesia. Researchers will give one of the two drugs to 70 adults and track how many experience shivering. The goal is to find a safe, effective way to keep patients comfortable after surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- hydrocortisone and dexmedetomidine
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point to a simple, effective way to prevent uncomfortable post-surgery shivering using existing drugs.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase study (70 people) comparing two drugs, so results may not apply to everyone. Shivering is usually temporary and not life-threatening.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ain Shams University
RECRUITINGCairo, Egypt
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