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ROLE OF DEXMEDETOMIDINE IN EPIDURAL BLOCK FOR PROLONGED PAIN RELIEF

To study the effects of dexmedetomidine in two different doses as an adjunct to Ropivacaine in epidural for hip surgeries: A randomized controlled study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2018/02/011923
Enrollment
90
Registered
2018-02-15
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- ANY PATIENT MEETING INCLUSION CRITERIA AND UNDERGOING HIP SURGERY

Interventions

Intervention1: epidural anesthesia: TWO DIFFERENT DOSES OF DEXMEDETOMIDINE AS AN ADJUNCT TO ROPIVACAINE IN EPIDURAL FOR POSTOPERATIVE ANALGESIA IN PATIENTS OF HIP SURGERIES Control Intervention1: Ropi

Sponsors

Dr Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: ASA Class I-III, Undergoing Hip Surgeries

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patientâ??s refusal for the block. 2. Uncontrolled and labile hypertension. 3. Patients using alpha2-adrenergic receptors antagonists 4. Patients noted to have dysrhythmias on the electrocardiogram (ECG). 5. Allergic to study drugs. 6. Absolute contraindication for spinal or epidural anaesthesia.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To study and compare the duration of postoperative analgesiaTimepoint: Base line 1Min 5 Min 10 Min 15 Min 20 Min 25 Min 30 Min 40 Min 50 Min 60 Min 75 Min 90 Min 105 Min 120 Min 180 Min 240 Min 300 Min 360 Min 8th hour 10th hour 12th hour 15th hour 18th hour 24th hour

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
study and compare effects on haemodynamic stability, sedation, respirationTimepoint: Base line 1Min 5 Min 10 Min 15 Min 20 Min 25 Min 30 Min 40 Min 50 Min 60 Min 75 Min 90 Min 105 Min 120 Min 180 Min 240 Min 300 Min 360 Min 8th hour 10th hour 12th hour 15th hour 18th hour 24th hour

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Vishal Devra

Dr. R.P.Govt. Medical College

sudarshan_58@rediffmail.com09418086604

Outcome results

None listed

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