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Optimal Dose of Prophylactic Dexmedetomidine for Preventing Postoperative Shivering.

Optimal Dose of Prophylactic Dexmedetomidine for Preventing Postoperative Shivering.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CRIS
Registry ID
KCT0000822
Enrollment
120
Registered
2013-08-16
Start date
2012-08-14
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2019-03-11

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

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Drug : Patients were randomly allocated to receive dexmedetomidine in four groups: group S (0.9% normal saline), group D0.5 (dexmedetomidine 0.5 µg/kg), group D0.75 (dexmedetomidine 0.75 µg/kg), group

Sponsors

The Catholic University of Korea, St. Vincent's Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 30~ 60 year-old patients scheduled for elective laparoscopic total hysterectomy, ASA class(American society of anesthesiologists physical status classification) I~II

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Obese patients (BMI > 27) and those with hypo- or hyperthyroidism, cardiopulmonary disease, psychological disorders, blood transfusion during surgery, an initial body temperature above 38.0 ? or below 36.0 ? were excluded from the study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
postoperative shivering

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
sedation;analgesia

Countries

Korea, Republic of

Contacts

Public ContactYongshin Kim

The Catholic University of Korea, St. Vincent's Hospital

Outcome results

None listed

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