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Comparison between Dexmedetomidine and Clonidine as Adjuvant to 0.25percent Ropivacaine for Post-Operative Caudal Analgesia in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Infraumbilical Surgeries - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/04/108360

Enrollment

Registered

2026-04-13

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-04-27

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

Intervention1: Ropivacaine combined with Dexmedetomidine: Ropivacaine combined with Dexmedetomidine will be administered for post-operative caudal analgesia in pediatric patients undergoing elective i

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Elective infraumbilical surgeries 2.ASA grade 1 or 2 3.Parental consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Infection at the site of caudal block 2.Allergy or contraindication to Ropivacaine, dexmedetomidine or clonidine 3.Coagulopathies 4.Severe systemic or neurological diseases 5.History of anesthesia-related complications

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Dexmedetomidine with Ropivacaine can be significantly more effective as compared to Clonidine with Ropivacaine.Timepoint: Assessment will be done at 4 , 8, 12, 16 and 24 hours.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
NilTimepoint: Nil	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Neeta Verma

Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research

neetachaudhary1234@gmail.com8788378382

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 1, 2026