Evaluating Ciprofol for Anesthesia in Heart Surgery

Safety and Effectiveness of Ciprofol in Cardiac Surgery Anesthesia

Not applicable Interventional Shanghai East Hospital of Tongji University · NCT05892471

This study tests if a new anesthetic called ciprofol can make heart surgery safer and more comfortable for older patients compared to the usual anesthetic.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment80 (estimated)
Ages55 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
SponsorShanghai East Hospital of Tongji University Academic / other
Locations1 site (Shanghai, Shanghai)
Trial IDNCT05892471 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial investigates the safety and effectiveness of ciprofol, a new intravenous anesthetic, in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Ciprofol is designed to provide rapid onset and reduced injection pain while minimizing cardiovascular effects. The study will compare ciprofol to the standard anesthetic, propofol, in elective surgery patients aged 55 to 75 with specific cardiac function classifications. The goal is to determine if ciprofol can improve anesthesia outcomes in this high-risk population.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are elective surgery patients aged 55 to 75 with New York Heart Association class II or III cardiac functions.

Not a fit: Patients with a history of benzodiazepine allergy, significant liver or kidney insufficiency, or other specified exclusions may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to safer and more effective anesthesia options for patients undergoing cardiac surgery.

How similar studies have performed: While ciprofol is a novel approach, similar studies on alternative anesthetics have shown promising results, indicating potential for success.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. Elective surgery patients
2. Aged 55 to 75
3. New York Heart Association class II or III cardiac functions
4. Median sternotomy approach for coronary artery bypass grafting or heart valve replacement procedures.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. With a history of benzodiazepine allergy
2. Significant liver or kidney insufficiency
3. Coagulation dysfunction
4. Neurological or psychiatric disorders
5. Undergone major surgery within the past three months.

Where this trial is running

Shanghai, Shanghai

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Anesthesia
Last reviewed 2026-06-09 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.