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NCT07019246 Safety of Etomidate-propofol Mixture vs. Propofol for Total Intravenous Anesthesia in Elderly Patients Undergoing Abdominal Surgery

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NCT ID NCT07019246
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Tongji Hospital
Condition Etomidate Combined With Propofol
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 166 participants
Start Date 2025-02-01
Primary Completion 2026-05-30

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 65 Years
Max Age 80 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
EP mixturePropofol

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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 166 participants in total. It began in 2025-02-01 with a primary completion date of 2026-05-30.

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Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to access the safety of etomidate - propofol mixture vs propofol for total intravenous anesthesia in elderly patients undergoing abdominal surgery.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * ASA Ⅰ\~Ⅲ; * BMI was 18-28 kg/m2; * For elective abdominal surgery under intravenous general anesthesia; * The expected duration of anesthesia was 1 to 4 hours. Exclusion Criteria: * Septic shock and multiple organ failure diagnosed within 14 days; * Hyperkalemia (serum potassium \>5.5mmol/L) within 48 hours; * Stroke or transient ischemic attack within 3 months; * Patients with unstable angina pectoris or myocardial infarction within 3 months; Arrhythmia requiring treatment was not treated or treatment did not meet expectations; * Patients with preoperative diagnosed diabetes mellitus and uncontrolled blood glucose; Diabetic complications were diagnosed before surgery, including diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperosmolar coma, diabetes-related infection, diabetic nephropathy, retinopathy, diabetic cardiomyopathy, diabetic neuropathy, diabetic foot, etc. * Severe liver and renal dysfunction; * Liver surgery, renal surgery, adrenal surgery, day surgery; * Resting blood pressure ≥180/110 mmHg (2020 ISH hypertension guideline ≥ grade 3 hypertension); Or systolic blood pressure \<90mmHg or mean blood pressure \<65mmHg. * Taking corticosteroids or other immunosuppressants for more than 10 days within 6 months or having a history of adrenal cortex suppression or immune system diseases;

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Shiyong Li

✉ shiyongli@hust.edu.cn

📞 02783665480

Principal Investigator

Shiyong Li

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Department of Anesthesiology of Tongji Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07019246 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 65 Years or older, up to 80 Years, studying Etomidate Combined With Propofol. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT07019246 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07019246 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at shiyongli@hust.edu.cn for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT07019246 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Wuhan, China.

Who is sponsoring the NCT07019246 clinical trial?

NCT07019246 is sponsored by Tongji Hospital. The principal investigator is Shiyong Li at Department of Anesthesiology of Tongji Hospital. The trial plans to enroll 166 participants.

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