Sedation cocktail shows promise for routine scopes
NCT ID NCT07604480
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looked at whether a mix of two sedatives, remimazolam and propofol, works well and safely for people having a gastrointestinal endoscopy (a scope procedure). Researchers watched 29 adults during their procedure to see if the sedation was effective and how quickly they recovered. The goal was to gather information on safety and effectiveness for future use.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- remimazolam and propofol combination
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a safer and more effective sedation method for routine endoscopic procedures.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study with only 29 participants, so results may not apply to larger or more diverse groups. No major risks were highlighted, but sedation always carries some risk of breathing or heart problems.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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29 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2024
- Finished
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Mar 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.
Who is studied
Adult patients undergoing elective gastrointestinal endoscopy (gastroscopy or colonoscopy) at the Endoscopy Department of "Pius Brînzeu" Emergency County Hospital, Timișoara, Romania. The study population reflects a real-world tertiary care cohort with a high prevalence of cardiovascular comorbidities, predominantly ASA physical status III.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- 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 years Elective upper or lower gastrointestinal endoscopy (gastroscopy or colonoscopy) ASA physical status I-IV Written informed consent obtained prior to enrolment Exclusion Criteria: Age \<18 years ASA physical status V Emergency endoscopic procedures Known allergy or hypersensitivity to remimazolam, propofol, fentanyl, or any component of their formulations Severe hepatic impairment Pregnancy or breastfeeding History of difficult airway or anticipated airway management difficulties Refusal of informed consent Participation in another clinical trial at the time of enrolment
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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"Pius Brînzeu" Emergency County Hospital
Timișoara, Timiș County, 300096, Romania
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