Which sedative is safer and more satisfying for moms during C-Section?

NCT ID NCT07651956

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

Summary

This trial tests two sedatives—remimazolam and dexmedetomidine—to see which better relieves anxiety while keeping pregnant women comfortable and safe during spinal anesthesia placement for scheduled C-sections. The study includes 150 women at full term and measures success by patient satisfaction, memory of the birth, stable vital signs, and willingness to use the medication again. Results may help guide sedation choices in obstetric care.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Remimazolam and dexmedetomidine

What this could lead to

If one drug works better, it could become a preferred option for reducing anxiety during C-section while keeping mothers alert and safe.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase comparison; results may not apply to all patients, and both drugs carry risks like low blood pressure or breathing changes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    New York, New York, 10029, United States

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