Clinical Research Directory

Synergistic Effect of Intravenous Lidocaine on Anesthetic Induction and Emergence in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy or Gynecological Surgery

This study aims to evaluate the effect of intravenous lidocaine on consciousness changes during anesthesia in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy or gynecologic surgery. A total of 150 patients will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: a single-dose lidocaine group, a continuous-infusion group, or a placebo group. All patients will receive standard anesthesia care, and the study will monitor brain activity using EEG-based PSi values to measure anesthesia induction time, recovery time, and changes in consciousness. The goal is to determine whether lidocaine can reduce the amount of anesthetic used, shorten the time to fall asleep, and promote faster awakening after surgery. The results may help improve anesthesia safety and enhance recovery in surgical patients.

Does Style of Pre-sedation Instructions Improve Patient Outcomes in Ambulatory Anesthesia for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery?

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the impact of a brief guided visualization exercise on anesthesia-related outcomes in oral and maxillofacial surgery in patients scheduled for ambulatory anesthesia in the oral and maxillofacial surgery clinic. Researchers will compare these patients, who will receive the guided visualization exercise in addition to standardized pre-operative instructions, to patients who will only receive the standardized pre-operative instructions. The following outcomes will be measured for both groups: * A seven-point Anesthesia Experience Survey * Face-Legs-Activity-Cry-Consolability (FLACC) scores at three points in time during the anesthetic - during local anesthesia, during surgery, and fifteen minutes after surgery has concluded * Amount of medications used during the sedation * Length of sedation