Dexmedetomidine vs Ketamine for Pain Relief in Surgery
Adding Dexmedetomidine Versus Ketamine to Bupivacaine in Fluoroscopy Guided Caudal Analgesia for Lumbosacral Surgeries
- Age
- 21 – 60
- Sex
- Any
- Trial phase
- Phase 3
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Other
- Participants needed
- 72 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University · Other
This trial is looking for people who are having lumbosacral surgery while under general anesthesia. Participants will receive either dexmedetomidine or ketamine along with bupivacaine for pain relief.
You may be able to join if
- I am between 21 and 60 years old.
- I can be male or female.
- I am healthy or have mild medical issues (ASA Class I or II).
- I am scheduled for lumbosacral surgery under general anesthesia.
You may not be able to join if
- I cannot give written consent or have serious memory issues.
- I am allergic to the medications used in the study.
- I have conditions that prevent me from receiving regional anesthesia.
- I have recently taken pain medication or abused drugs.
- I am pregnant or breastfeeding.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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Check Your EligibilityThis study will evaluate the effect of adding dexmedetomidine to bupivacaine compared to ketamine in the caudal block on perioperative analgesia in patients undergoing lumbosacral surgeries under general anesthesia.
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