Effects of intranasal dexmedetomidine on postoperative sleep quality: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials - Takeaways - MDSpire

Effects of intranasal dexmedetomidine on postoperative sleep quality: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

  • By

  • Jiacheng Zhao

  • Chao Zhang

  • Hui Li

  • Yuxin Qiu

  • Jinbiao Li

  • Hui Cao

  • Xinggen Zhou

  • Siyao Guan

  • Jie Wang

  • Ming Yao

  • July 10, 2026

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    Intranasal dexmedetomidine improves postoperative sleep quality in adult surgical patients compared to placebo or other controls.

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    The meta-analysis included 15 trials, showing significant improvements in subjective sleep scores and sleep efficiency.

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    Subgroup analyses indicated that timing of administration and surgical type may influence the effectiveness of dexmedetomidine.

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    Adverse events such as delirium, nausea, and anxiety were less common in patients receiving intranasal dexmedetomidine.

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    The study highlights the need for more high-quality trials to further evaluate the effects of intranasal dexmedetomidine on sleep.

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Effects of intranasal dexmedetomidine on postoperative sleep quality: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

  • by Jiacheng Zhao, Chao Zhang, Hui Li, Yuxin Qiu, Jinbiao Li, Hui Cao, Xinggen Zhou, Siyao Guan, Jie Wang, Ming Yao

  • July 10, 2026

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