Which anesthetic protects the injured brain better?
NCT ID NCT07244822
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study tested two different anesthetic drugs—dexmedetomidine and sufentanil—in 28 people having surgery for traumatic brain injury. The goal was to see which one keeps the brain's oxygen levels more stable during and after the operation. Researchers measured oxygen saturation in the brain using a special light-based monitor. The results could help doctors choose the best anesthetic for these critical surgeries.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Dexmedetomidine and Sufentanil
- What this could lead to
- If dexmedetomidine proves better at maintaining brain oxygen levels, it could become a preferred anesthetic for traumatic brain injury surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, completed trial (28 people) that only measures a short-term oxygen level, not long-term recovery or survival. Results may not apply to all TBI patients.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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28 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2025
- Finished
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Aug 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18-65 years diagnosed with traumatic brain injury (TBI) requiring surgical intervention under general anesthesia. * Classified as ASA Physical Status I-III. * Undergoing elective or emergency craniotomy at RSUD Prof. Dr. Margono Soekarjo Purwokerto. * Provide informed consent (patient or legal representative). Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with severe cardiovascular instability (e.g., shock, uncontrolled arrhythmia). * History of allergy or hypersensitivity to dexmedetomidine or sufentanil. * Severe hepatic or renal impairment. * Pregnant or lactating women. * Glasgow Coma Scale ≤ 8 before induction. * Refusal of participation or incomplete consent.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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RSUD Prof. Margono Soekarjo
Purwokerto, Central Java, 53122, Indonesia
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