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Randomized comparison of Magnesium and Dexmedetomodine as adjuvant to Ropivacaine in pediatric caudal block

Comparative evaluation of Magnesium and Dexmedetomidine as adjuvant to Ropivacaine in caudal block in children- A Randomized control trial.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2020/05/025409
Enrollment
60
Registered
2020-05-28
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: Y998- Other external cause status

Interventions

Intervention1: Caudal block in pediatric age group: Child is placed in lateral position and sacral hiatus identified. After sterile skin preparation, small sterile 22 guage bevelled needle is advanced

Sponsors

Government medical college jammu
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: ASA group I or II in age group of 1-10 years, of either sex, , undergoing elective lower abdominal surgeries under general anaesthesia with caudal block supplementation

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: ASA III or more, consent refusal, known allergy to study drugs, any coagulation abnormalities,prolonged surgery ( >90min),any intensive need for preop sedation or analgesia, any contraindication to neuraxial blockade (infection,anatomic or neurological abnormality,heart disease,any muscular disorder), use of any medication that affect neurological system

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Duration of analgesia and need for rescue analgesiaTimepoint: At baseline, at end of surgery , 1 hour after surgery 4 hours after surgery up to next 24 hrs

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Sedation score and adverse effects if anyTimepoint: At baseline, at end of surgery , 1 hour after surgery 4 hours after surgery up to next 24 hrs

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactMegha gandotra

Govt. Medical college jammu

naine1978@gmail.com9419781087

Outcome results

None listed

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