No opioids? new anesthesia approach aims for faster recovery in elderly heart surgery
NCT ID NCT07360327
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether avoiding opioids during heart bypass surgery helps elderly patients recover faster. Sixty patients aged 65 and older will receive either opioid-free anesthesia with dexmedetomidine and ketamine or standard opioid-based anesthesia. The goal is to see if the opioid-free group wakes up sooner and has fewer complications like confusion or breathing problems.
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Active substance
dexmedetomidine and ketamine
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a safer anesthesia option for elderly heart surgery patients, reducing complications like confusion and breathing problems.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The opioid-free approach may not control pain as well as standard care.
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