Which sedative is safer and more satisfying for moms during C-Section?
NCT ID NCT07651956
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 10, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This trial tests two sedatives—remimazolam and dexmedetomidine—to see which better relieves anxiety while keeping pregnant women comfortable and safe during spinal anesthesia placement for scheduled C-sections. The study includes 150 women at full term and measures success by patient satisfaction, memory of the birth, stable vital signs, and willingness to use the medication again. Results may help guide sedation choices in obstetric care.
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 dexmedetomidine
- What this could lead to
- If one drug works better, it could become a preferred option for reducing anxiety during C-section while keeping mothers alert and safe.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase comparison; results may not apply to all patients, and both drugs carry risks like low blood pressure or breathing changes.
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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 150 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Nov 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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May 2028
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 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- 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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Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant patient scheduled for cesarean delivery * ≥ 18 years old * ≥ 37 weeks gestational age Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant patients \< 18 years old * Pregnant patients \< 37 weeks gestational age * Has known hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines or dexmedetomidine * Has history of chronic benzodiazepine use or misuse
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Conditions
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, New York, 10029, United States
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