The Effect of Nocturnal Dexmedetomidine on Postoperative Sleep Quality and Fatigue After Major Surgery in Elderly Patients: DEXSLEEP Study
Recruiting
Phase 4
Interventional Study
Postoperative Fatigue
Postoperative Sleep Disturbances
Surgical Stress Response
Prior Safety Data
This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
At a Glance
- Age
- 60 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Trial phase
- Phase 4
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 102 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg · Other
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About This Trial
In the aftermath of major surgery, many patients suffer from pain, fatigue, reduced general well-being, and cognitive dysfunction. Another common concern after major surgery is sleep impairment and there is little known about its effect on postoperative morbidity, especially postoperative fatigue and muscle function.
Dexmedetomidine has been shown to possibly improve postoperative sleep quality i…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* aged 60 years or older;
* scheduled for thoracoscopic lung surgery.
Exclusion Criteria:
* lack of informed consent or inability to give informed consent;
* ≥ 2nd-degree atrioventricular block without pacemaker;
* uncontrolled hypotension (blood pressure \< 90/60 mmHg);
* …
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