Nasal spray could replace pills for anxiety during breast surgery, trial hopes
NCT ID NCT07350928
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a medicated nasal spray (dexmedetomidine) can help women feel relaxed and less anxious during breast-conserving surgery for breast cancer. About 394 women will receive either the spray or a placebo before surgery. Researchers will measure sedation levels, pain, and satisfaction to see if the spray improves the surgical experience.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Phase 3
Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.
- Participants
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About 394 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Mar 2025
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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20 to 70 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Sign the informed consent for * The patients included in the study were women aged between 20 and 70. * ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) I-II. * BMI:18-26 Kg/m ² Exclusion Criteria: * Subjects deemed unsuitable for nasal spray administration by the researchers (such as those with severe rhinitis, nasal deformities, etc.); * Severe bradycardia (HR \< 50 beats/min), history of cardiac conduction block; * History of upper respiratory tract infection; * History of asthma; * History of allergy to DEX or local anesthetics; * Subjects who have taken anti-anxiety medication before the operation; * Subjects with a history of ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack; * Subjects with poorly controlled blood pressure despite medication; * Subjects with a history of mental illness, cognitive impairment, or epilepsy; * Subjects with a history of pregnancy; * Subjects who have been taking sedatives or analgesics for a long time; * Subjects with a history of liver or kidney function impairment; * Subjects with a history of drug or alcohol abuse; * Other situations that the reviewers consider to be disqualifying based on the registration study, such as potential non-compliance with the clinical protocol.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital
RECRUITINGTianjin, 300060, China
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