Heart surgery drug may shield kidneys from damage
NCT ID NCT06958367
First seen Jun 13, 2026 · Last updated Jun 18, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether dexmedetomidine, a sedative, can reduce acute kidney injury in 78 adults undergoing ascending aortic surgery with a heart-lung machine. The drug may protect kidneys by calming inflammation and stress. Researchers will compare kidney function and side effects between those receiving the drug and those receiving a placebo.
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AIN shams university
Cairo, Egypt, 00202, Egypt
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