Could a simple sedative make lung surgery less painful?
NCT ID NCT05863416
First seen Jun 03, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tested whether giving the sedative dexmedetomidine during lung surgery (without a breathing tube) can reduce coughing and pain. 144 adults took part. Researchers measured cough severity and the need for other painkillers. The goal is to make recovery smoother and more comfortable.
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Locations
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Tri-Service General Hospital
Taipei, 114, Taiwan
What this could mean
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Active substance
dexmedetomidine
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a way to reduce coughing and pain during lung surgery without needing a breathing tube.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study. The drug may cause side effects like low blood pressure or slow heart rate, and results may not apply to all patients.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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