Could a simple spray make heart surgery safer?

NCT ID NCT06395727

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Ain Shams University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether numbing the airway with lidocaine spray before anesthesia can reduce dangerous blood pressure swings in heart surgery patients. 106 adults having elective cardiac surgery were enrolled. The goal was to lower opioid doses and keep the heart stable during the critical induction phase.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: lidocaine
What this could lead to: If it works, this could lead to safer anesthesia with fewer side effects for heart surgery patients.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed Phase 4 study, so results may not apply to all patients. The technique may not work for everyone and could have rare allergic reactions.

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CARDIAC SURGERY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Abdallah

Cairo, 02, Egypt
Abdallah Mahmoud Zaki Soudi

Cairo, Egypt

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