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Recruiting Phase 4 NCT06778811

NCT06778811 Clinical Study of Perioperative Sleep Disorders in Cardiac Surgery

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NCT ID NCT06778811
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 4
Sponsor Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University
Condition Sleep Wake Disorders
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 180 participants
Start Date 2024-10-11
Primary Completion 2025-09

Trial Parameters

Condition Sleep Wake Disorders
Sponsor Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Phase Phase 4
Enrollment 180
Sex ALL
Min Age 40 Years
Max Age 75 Years
Start Date 2024-10-11
Completion 2025-09
Interventions
Intraoperative infusion of dexmedetomidineIntraoperative infusion of esketamineSaline control

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Brief Summary

The aim of this clinical trial is to understand the effects of dexmedetomidine and esketamine on postoperative sleep in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does dexmedetomidine or esketamine prevent the development of postoperative sleep disturbances? Which one works better? The researchers compared dexmedetomidine and esketamine with saline (a drug-free solvent) to see if dexmedetomidine and esketamine prevented the development of postoperative sleep disturbances. Participants will: 1. Intraoperative continuous infusion of dexmedetomidine, esketamine or saline until the end of surgery 2. Postoperative sleep was assessed on the first and third postoperative days using a sleep rating scale

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. ASA class II-III, NYHA class I-III, EF ≥ 50% 2. Intended to perform cardiac surgery under extracorporeal circulation Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients undergoing second heart surgery 2. Patients with mental retardation, deafness, or other conditions that interfere with normal communication 3. Previous neurological or psychiatric disorders 4. Patients with a history of sleep disorders 5. Alcoholics, drug addicts, or psychotropic substance abusers 6. Significant hepatic or renal dysfunction affecting drug metabolism 7. Contraindication to the use of dexmedetomidine or esketamine.

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