Using xenon sedation to reduce stress before eye surgery

RELIEF OF PSYCHOEMOTIONAL STRESS BEFORE REFRACTIVE LASER VISION CORRECTION SURGERY USING XENON SEDATION

Early Phase 1 Interventional The S.N. Fyodorov Eye Microsurgery State Institution · NCT06080100

This study is testing if using xenon sedation can help reduce stress and improve the experience for people getting laser eye surgery compared to regular anxiety medications.

Quick facts

PhaseEarly Phase 1
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment140 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 45 Years
SexAll
SponsorThe S.N. Fyodorov Eye Microsurgery State Institution Government
Locations1 site (Krasnodar)
Trial IDNCT06080100 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of xenon sedation in alleviating psychoemotional stress in patients undergoing refractive laser vision correction. It will develop a method for administering xenon sedation and assess its impact on surgery duration, patient and surgeon satisfaction, and postoperative pain levels compared to traditional anxiolytics. The study will also monitor various physiological stress markers and the economic aspects of using xenon as an anesthetic. Participants will be closely monitored for changes in anxiety levels and heart rate variability during the procedure.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients scheduled for ReLEx® SMILE surgery who exhibit high levels of anxiety and stress instability.

Not a fit: Patients with concomitant somatic diseases in the decompensation stage may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve the surgical experience for patients with high anxiety, leading to better outcomes and satisfaction.

How similar studies have performed: While the use of xenon sedation is a novel approach, similar studies have shown promising results with alternative sedation methods in high-anxiety surgical patients.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* upcoming operation ReLEx® SMILE;
* high anxiety and stress instability (Spielberger-Khanin test of 46 points or more);
* signed informed consent to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

\- concomitant somatic diseases in the decompensation stage.

Where this trial is running

Krasnodar

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 Psychological StressAnesthesiaAnxietyXenonsedationlaser refractive interventionsanxietyxenon
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.