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Effect of dexmedetomidine local modulation of stellate ganglion activity on rapid postoperative recovery in elderly patients undergoing thoracoscopic lobectomy: a two-center, randomized controlled, double-blind trial

Effect of dexmedetomidine local modulation of stellate ganglion activity on rapid postoperative recovery in elderly patients undergoing thoracoscopic lobectomy: a two-center, randomized controlled, double-blind trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2500097367
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2025-02-18
Start date
2025-02-20
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-08-18

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Conditions

lung cancer

Interventions

Group S:Local injection of 0.5 µg/kg dexmedetomidine around the stellate ganglion on the operated side
Group C:Saline control group

Sponsors

The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to 80 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Age range: 60-80 years; 2.18.5 < BMI < 24.0; 3. ASA classification I-III; 4. Scheduled for single-port thoracoscopic lobectomy

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Individuals with contraindications to regional puncture( infections around the puncture site, and coagulation disorders: such as PLT1.5); 2. Individuals who have experienced any cerebrovascular accidents within the past 3 months, such as stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA); 3. Patients with language communication disorders or mental disorders; 4. Patients with severe bradycardia or II-III degree atrioventricular block; 5. Individuals with contraindications to experimental drugs and other anesthetics; 6. Identify patients with ipsilateral shoulder pain prior to surgery; 7.Identify patients with sleep disorder prior to surgery

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Incidence of ipsilateral shoulder pain within 72h after surgery ;Intraoperative remifentanil consumption;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Degree of ipsilateral shoulder pain;Incidence of ipsilateral shoulder pain;Incidence of postoperative sleep disorders;Duration of ipsilateral shoulder pain;Duration of postoperative sleep disorders;Incision pain;Incidence of postoperative pulmonary complications (atelectasis, lung infection, etc.);Shoulder range of motion (in degrees);Hemodynamic indexes;Hospital stays;Incidence of adverse events (such as hypotension, arrhythmia, delirium, surgical site infection, etc.);Time to get out of bed;Use of analgesic pumps ;Plasma concentration of dexmedetomidine ;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactCheng Xinqi

The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University

ay_mz_cheng@126.com+86 139 6501 5671

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026