Calming nasal spray for anxiety before brain surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a nasal spray with a calming medicine (dexmedetomidine) can reduce anxiety before brain surgery. It is given before the operation to help you feel more relaxed and calm.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for surgery to remove a brain tumor (not an emergency).
- You have moderate to high anxiety about the surgery, as shown by a standard questionnaire.
- You are in reasonably good health overall (classified as ASA I to III).
- You do not have severe liver or kidney disease.
- You are not allergic to dexmedetomidine (the study drug) or its ingredients.
- You do not have serious heart problems, a pacemaker, or a very slow heartbeat.
- You have not used sedatives or strong painkillers in the 24 hours before surgery.
- You don't have a history of alcohol or drug dependence.
- You do not have sleep apnea or any nasal condition that would block the spray.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you can understand and complete the study questionnaires.
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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