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New treatment option for Cataract Surgery Anesthesia
Official title The Use of Sublingual Melatonin Premedication in Geriatric Cataract Surgery
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07036367
What this study is testing
What is Sublingual Melatonin?
Sublingual Melatonin is an investigational medicine, given as a pill taken by mouth, being studied as a potential treatment for cataract surgery anesthesia.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- Cataract surgery is routinely performed with anesthesia care, whereas anesthesia care for other elective, low-risk, outpatient procedures is applied more selectively. We hypothesize that sublingual melatonin will provide superior anxiolysis and sedation while maintaining a high safety profile and minimizing hemodynamic disturbances.
- Phase 4: studies an already-approved treatment
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 60 and older
You may be able to join if
- Age ≥ 60 years
- American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-III
- Scheduled for unilateral cataract surgery under local anesthesia
- Ability to understand and complete study-related questionnaires
You likely can't join if
- Known allergy or hypersensitivity to melatonin
- Chronic use of sedatives, hypnotics, or anxiolytics
- History of sleep disorders or psychiatric illness
- Visual or hearing impairment that would hinder communication
- Emergency surgery or anticipated intraoperative complications
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Cairo, Egypt, Egypt
- Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 60 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Cairo, Egypt, Egypt; Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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