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Which drug keeps you safer on the operating table? new study pits dexmedetomidine against fentanyl

NCT ID NCT07238101

Symptom relief Sponsor: Universitas Sumatera Utara Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested two drugs, dexmedetomidine and fentanyl, to see which one keeps heart rate and blood pressure more stable during spine surgery. Fifty adults having elective spine surgery received one of the two drugs as part of their anesthesia. Researchers measured their blood pressure and heart rate at several points during the operation to compare how well each drug maintained stability.

What this could mean

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Active substance
dexmedetomidine and fentanyl
What this could lead to
If one drug proves better, it could help anesthesiologists choose the safer option for spine surgery patients.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed Phase 4 trial with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Both drugs have known side effects like low blood pressure or slow heart rate.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 4

Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.

Participants

50 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2024

Finished

Mar 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

17 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged between 17 and 60 years old * Classified as ASA physical status 1-3 * Scheduled for elective spinal surgery * Provided written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * History of drug hipersensitivity to fentanyl or dexmetomidine * Presence of Cardiac Anatomical abnormalities * Vsacular disorders or other conditions that may interfere with the study

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Hemodynamic stability during anesthesia Spine surgery

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara

    Medan, North Sumatra, 20222, Indonesia

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