Dexmedetomidine for Intraoperative Shivering in Scheduled Elective Cesarean Delivery

Recruiting Phase 4 Interventional Study
Shivering Dose Finding Study
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Female
Trial phase
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
40 (estimated)
Sponsor
Mayo Clinic · Other
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About This Trial

The purpose of this study is to determine the optimum dose of Dexmedetomidine to stop shivering in 90% of patients who experience shivering during scheduled elective cesarean deliveries.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Women presenting for planned cesarean delivery. * American Society of Anesthesiology Physical Classification Status 2 or 3; without major medical co-morbidities. * Singleton gestation in the 3rd trimester (28-42 weeks gestation). * Spinal anesthesia technique Women presenting …
Contacts

Hans P Sviggum, MD

507-293-1169

sviggum.hans@mayo.edu

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