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To study effect of Dexmedetomidine on respiration using ultrasonography of diaphragm in patients under regional blocks

TO study the effects of Dexmedetomidine on diaphragmatic activity as measured by ultrasonography in patients under regional blocks - nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/04/065075
Enrollment
32
Registered
2024-04-02
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-04-29

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

Intervention1: Dexmedetomidine: Loading dose 1mcg/kg for 10 minutes followed by continuous infusion till the end of the surgery @ 0.3 to 0.8 mcg/kg/hr.

Sponsors

Dr Vidya Shree
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: •Patients posted for elective surgery under regional blocks. •Patients belonging to age between 18- 60 years of either gender. •Patients belonging to American Society of Anaesthesiologist’s physical status (ASA- PS) I and II patients.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Patients with known neuromuscular disorders. 2.Patients with diaphragmatic dysfunction. 3.Patients with chronic respiratory illness. 4.Pregnancy and lactation. 5.Patient on opioids, sedatives, or antihypertensives.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1.To assess the effect of dexmedetomidine on diaphragm activity using ultrasonography by measuring DTF.Timepoint: From the start of intravenous dexmedetomidine on the day of surgery to 15 minutes after surgery—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1.To assess the sedation scores preoperatively & intra operatively using Observer Assessment of Alertness /sedation scale (OAA/S) 2.To assess for side effects if any. Timepoint: From the start of intravenous dexmedetomidine on the day of surgery to 15 minutes after surgery—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Vidya Shree

Dr. B R Ambedkar medical college and hospital

divyashreebs88@gmail.com7259568325

Outcome results

None listed

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