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Brain surgery anesthesia showdown: which drug works best?
NCT ID NCT07105618
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 25, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study compares three different drugs (dexmedetomidine, fentanyl, and magnesium sulphate) used alongside propofol anesthesia for brain surgery. The goal is to see which combination reduces the amount of propofol needed and improves patient outcomes. 108 adults undergoing elective brain tumor removal will participate.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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120 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2025
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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21 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient acceptance. * Physical status: American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status (ASA) 1\& II. * Body mass index ≤ 30 kg/m2. * Type of operation: elective craniotomy for brain tumor resection. * Duration of surgery: within 4 hours. Exclusion Criteria: * Patient with hemodynamic instability or anticipated postoperative mechanical ventilation. * Patients with a known history of allergy to the study drugs. * Advanced hepatic, renal, cardiovascular, and neurologic diseases. * Patients with chronic opioid use.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Zagazig university hospital
Zagazig, Egypt
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