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Ketamine-lidocaine Versus Ketamine-fentanyl for Induction of Anesthesia in Patients With Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction Undergoing Elective Coronary Artery Bypass

Egypt40 participantsStarted 2025-12-01

Plain-language summary

This study compares ketamine/fentanyl versus ketamine/lidocaine in term of their impact on cerebral perfusion during CABG. No prior data address these effects, and the goal is to identify the induction regimen that better preserves cerebral oxygenation.

Who can participate

Age range

21 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * patients with coronary artery disease * with moderate to severe left ventricular dysfunction (ejection fraction \< 40%), * scheduled for elective CABG surgery Exclusion Criteria: * associated chronic stroke, TIA , carotid occlusive disease( due to abnormal vasomotor activity), patients with known neurological impairment (cerebral infarction , dementia ), significant carotid artery stenosis , * valvular heart disease, * persistent arrhythmias, * congestive cardiac failure, * on mechanical ventilation, * intra-aortic balloon pump, * emergency surgery, * and those with known allergy to any of the study's drugs, * severe systemic non-cardiac disease and * patients with baseline NIRS reading \< 60% * Patients with dementia or visual or auditory impairment

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

average postinduction NIRS

Timeframe: every 5 min after induction of anesthesia until 20 min after

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07248202

SponsorCairo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-06

Contact for this trial

Maha Mostafa

+201000365115 maha.mostafa@cu.edu.eg

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Who can participate

Age range

21 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.