Plain-English translation of NCT07019246 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing whether a mixture of two medications called etomidate and works better and safer than alone for keeping you asleep during abdominal surgery. Both medications are already used in anesthesia, but researchers want to see if combining them might reduce side effects while keeping you safe during your operation.
is commonly used for anesthesia but can cause blood pressure to drop during surgery, which increases the risk of heart problems. Etomidate is gentler on the heart and blood pressure, but it can affect the adrenal gland. This study is exploring whether combining these two medications could give you the benefits of both while avoiding the drawbacks of either one alone.
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If you join this study, you will be randomly assigned to receive either the combination medication or alone during your abdominal surgery. You will not know which medication you receive—this is called a double-blind study, which helps make the results fair and unbiased. Your anesthesia team will monitor you closely during and after surgery just as they normally would, and the study ends once your operation and recovery are complete.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 22, 2026 · Not medical advice
China
Sponsor
Tongji Hospital
Enrollment target
~166 participants
Started
February 2025
Primary completion
May 2026
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
65 Years – 80 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in June 2025.
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Central contact
Shiyong Li
Department of Anesthesiology of Tongji Hospital
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