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The effect of dexmedetomidine nasal spray on postoperative sleep in elderly non-cardiac surgery patients

The effect of dexmedetomidine nasal spray on postoperative sleep in elderly non-cardiac surgery patients

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600125672
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-05-29
Start date
2026-06-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-01

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Postoperative Sleep in Elderly Non-Cardiac Surgery Patients

Interventions

Experimental group:100 µg of dexmedetomidine nasal spray was administered in the anesthesia preparation room before surgery
Control group:administer the same volume of saline nasal spray in the anesthesia preparation room before surgery,

Sponsors

The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Age >= 60 years; 2. ASA class II-III; 3. Planned non-cardiac surgery; 4.BMI 18-30 kg/m^2; 5.Signed informed consent; 6.Patients receiving a pain pump;

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients allergic to drugs used during the study; 2. Patients with sick sinus syndrome, severe sinus bradycardia (heart rate =3 and HCO3- >=28 mmol/L; 4. Patients unsuitable for nasal spray administration, such as those with severe rhinitis; 5. Patients with cognitive impairment or unable to communicate; 6. Patients with severe hepatic dysfunction (Child-Pugh class C) or severe renal dysfunction (on dialysis before surgery); 7. Patients unable to sit upright.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The incidence of sleep disturbance on the first postoperative night.;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Hemodynamic parameters;Adverse reactions;Fitbit Charge 4 assessment of sleep quality;Opioid consumption;Restore quality score;NRS Pain Score;Anxiety Score;Delirium Assessment;Rescue analgesia;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactChunmei Wang

The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University

wangchunmei@firsthosp-dmu.com+86 130 7988 1000

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026