Testing remimazolam for heart surgery sedation
Treatments studied
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a new sedative called remimazolam for people having planned heart surgery with a heart-lung machine. It aims to see if it works well and is safe for keeping you asleep during the operation.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18 and 28.
- You are scheduled for elective (non-emergency) heart surgery that will use a heart-lung machine.
- You have not had a previous heart surgery where the breastbone was opened.
- You have not taken benzodiazepine sedatives (like Valium or Xanax) in the last 3 months.
- You do not have severe organ problems (such as advanced liver or kidney disease), advanced cancer, or a seizure disorder.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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