Using low doses of esketamine to improve sleep quality after breast cancer surgery
Official title: Effect of Subanesthetic Dose of Esketamine on Sleep Quality in Patients With Breast Cancer After Chemotherapy
Run by Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University · NCT06773143 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing whether low doses of esketamine can help improve sleep quality for people recovering from breast cancer surgery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 184 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy |
| Locations | 1 site (Nanjing, Jiangsu) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 30, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | April 30, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | February 10, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06773143 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 to 65 with a diagnosis of breast cancer who are receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with a BMI over 30, cognitive dysfunction, or severe organ dysfunction may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the effects of subanesthetic doses of esketamine on sleep quality in patients undergoing modified radical mastectomy for breast cancer. A total of 184 participants will be enrolled, and their sleep quality will be assessed using various scales before and after surgery. The study aims to understand how esketamine can mitigate postoperative sleep disturbances, which are common in patients undergoing surgery after neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Blood samples will also be collected to analyze potential biomarkers related to sleep and inflammation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly improve sleep quality and recovery outcomes for breast cancer patients undergoing surgery.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of esketamine for sleep disturbances is a novel approach, similar studies have shown promising results in managing postoperative pain and anxiety.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients diagnosed with breast cancer by pathology and immunohistochemistry 2. Patients receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy 3. Age 18 to 65 years old; d) ; 4. ASA grade Ⅰ - Ⅲ 5. BMI 18 to 30 kg/m2 Exclusion Criteria: * 1: Patients refuse to participate in the study 2: BMI \> 30 kg/m2 3: Recent history of drug abuse 4: Allergy to or contraindications to esketamine 5: Cognitive dysfunction or inability to communicate 6: Severe dysfunction of important organs such as liver and kidney function
Where it's running
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Nanjing First Hospital
Nanjing, Jiangsu, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: wenwen zhang, Dr
- Email: 1395626955@qq.com
- Phone: +8615366110306
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.