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Study of effectiveness of dexmedetomidine, when added to local anaesthetic, in paravertebral block before breast cancer surgery

Efficacy of dexmedetomidine as an adjuvant in paravertebral block in surgery for breast cancer

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2012/11/003084
Enrollment
45
Registered
2012-11-05
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: null- Breast Cancer

Interventions

Intervention1: Paravertebral bupivacaine: Paravertebral block with bupivacaine 0.5 percent 0.3 ml/kg with 1 ml normal saline before receiving GA Intervention2: Paravertebral Bupivacaine with Dexmedeto

Sponsors

University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital
Lead Sponsor
Dr AK Sethi
Collaborator

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: ASA I/II/III females,undergoing Modified Radical Mastectomy or Breast Conservation Surgery with Axillary Lymph Node Dissection.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: • Patients undergoing bilateral breast surgery or breast reconstruction • Contra-indications for PVB e.g. patientâ??s refusal, infection at the injection site, patients on anticoagulant therapy or having abnormal coagulation profile or hypersensitivity to local anaesthetic agents • Patients on chronic antiemetics or chronic pain medication • Pregnant patients • Obese patients with BMI more than 30 kg/m2

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
â?¢ Cumulative IV morphine consumption over 24 hours â?¢ Pain scores at rest and active movement of ipsilateral arm Timepoint: During 24 hours after surgery

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
â?¢ Nausea/Vomiting â?¢ Pruritus â?¢ Bradycardia/hypotension â?¢ Patient satisfaction with pain relief Timepoint: During 24 hours after surgery

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Medha Mohta

University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital

bhumikakalra@gmail.com9810847992

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026