Can a heart drug make surgery safer? new trial investigates
NCT ID NCT07597564
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether combining two drugs, metoprolol and sufentanil, can prevent sudden spikes in heart rate and blood pressure when a breathing tube is placed during general anesthesia. 900 adults having non-cardiac surgery will receive different dose combinations. The goal is to find the best balance for a smoother, safer intubation.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- metoprolol and sufentanil
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a safer, more stable way to manage heart rate and blood pressure during breathing tube insertion for surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a phase 4 trial focused on short-term stability during a routine procedure, not a cure or major breakthrough. Results may not apply to patients with heart or lung conditions.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 4
Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.
- Participants
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About 900 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jun 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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May 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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 65 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: * Age 18 to 65 years. * American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status I or II. * Scheduled for elective non-cardiac surgery. * Planned general anaesthesia with endotracheal intubation. Exclusion Criteria: * Cardiovascular or respiratory diseases, such as uncontrolled hypertension or bronchial asthma. * Current use of β-blockers. * History of chronic drug use or alcohol abuse. * Hepatic or renal impairment. * Known allergy to any study drug. * Anticipated difficult airway. * Any other condition that may affect the conduct of the study.
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How to take part
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Fujian provincial hospital
Fuzhou, Fujian, 350000, China
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