Anesthesia combo may shield kidneys after major surgery

NCT ID NCT06835010

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 21, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study looked at whether adding dexmedetomidine to sevoflurane anesthesia can help prevent kidney injury after major non-cardiac surgery. 90 patients having total knee replacement took part. Researchers measured changes in kidney function to see if the drug combination offered protection. The goal is to find safer anesthesia options for vulnerable patients.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Tanta University

    Tanta, El Gharbyia, 13511, Egypt

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