Intranasal Dexmedetomidine for Sudden Anxiety in Adults
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a medication called dexmedetomidine, given as a nasal spray, can quickly relieve sudden anxiety. The goal is to see if this approach works better or faster than current treatments for acute anxiety episodes.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You have acute anxiety (intense worry with physical symptoms like sweating, racing heart, or trouble sleeping) that is significantly bothersome
- You have not abused drugs or alcohol recently, and are not currently taking sleep medications
- You do not have heart problems, high blood pressure, or blood pressure medication concerns
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and do not have severe liver or kidney disease
- You do not have asthma, COPD, stroke history, or sleep apnea that could affect breathing
Quick eligibility check
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