Comparing two anesthesia medicines for major abdominal cancer surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Cancer, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial compares two medications (dexmedetomidine and fentanyl) given during general anesthesia to see which one better protects the heart and blood flow in people having major abdominal cancer surgery. The goal is to find a safer, more effective way to manage anesthesia during these procedures.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for a planned (elective) major abdominal surgery for cancer.
- You are 18 years old or older.
- Your health is stable enough for surgery, with no severe heart failure (NYHA class I-II) and good physical status (ASA I-III).
- You do not take strong painkillers like opioids (e.g., morphine, oxycodone) every day.
- You are not pregnant and have no allergies to the study drugs (dexmedetomidine or fentanyl).
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