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NCT07556133 Dexmedetomidine and Propofol for Sedation in Cataract Surgery.

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NCT ID NCT07556133
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Saint-Joseph University
Condition Sedation
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 1,000 participants
Start Date 2025-11-09
Primary Completion 2026-11-09

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Dexmedetomidine (DEX)Propofol (PRO)Fentanyl (FEN)

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 1,000 participants in total. It began in 2025-11-09 with a primary completion date of 2026-11-09.

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Brief Summary

The goal of this prospective, randomized, single-blinded is to learn if there is an ideal sedation protocol in cataract surgery in adults. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does the combination of Dexmedetomidine and Propofol affect significantly Ramsay sedation scale, compared to Dexmedetomidine and compared to Propofol? * How does each sedation protocol affect hemodynamics? (Heart rate and blood pressure) * Are respiratory events more common in a certain group? * Is the surgeon's satisfaction similar among groups? * Are adverse effects (bradycardia, hypotension, nausea) more common in a certain group? Researchers will compare 3 sedation protocols : Dexmedetomidine versus Propofol versus the combination of these 2 drugs and to see if one protocol is overall superior to the others. Fentanyl will also be used in all 3 sedation protocols. Participants will : * Receive one of these three protocols * Be operated for one or both eyes * Monitored during the whole surgery and in the recovery room * Be evaluated by the Ramsay sedation scale by a trained Anesthesiologist or CRNA during surgery and in the recovery room Surgeons will be asked about how much they were satisfied.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Adults undergoing cataract surgery Exclusion Criteria: * Severe hepatic insufficiency * Third degree AV block * Patient refusal

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Rhea Nacouzi, MD

✉ rhea.nacouzi@net.usj.edu.lb

📞 +961 3359528

Principal Investigator

Naji Abou Jalad, MD

STUDY DIRECTOR

Hotel Dieu de France Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07556133 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Sedation. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT07556133 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07556133 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at rhea.nacouzi@net.usj.edu.lb for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT07556133 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Beirut, Lebanon.

Who is sponsoring the NCT07556133 clinical trial?

NCT07556133 is sponsored by Saint-Joseph University. The principal investigator is Naji Abou Jalad, MD at Hotel Dieu de France Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon. The trial plans to enroll 1,000 participants.

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