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respiratory depression effect of dexmedetomidine for sedation in total knee replacement

The comparison of respiratory depression between propofol and propofol in combination with dexmedetomidine for deep sedation during total knee replacement under spinal anesthesia: a prospective randomized controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CRIS
Registry ID
KCT0005749
Enrollment
82
Registered
2021-01-08
Start date
2021-02-15
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-01-28

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Procedure/Surgery : All patients are randomly assigned to two groups. As a sedative drug, the experimental group received dexmedetomidine in a loading dose of 1mcg/kg for 10 minutes, followed by conti
s assessment of alertness/sedation scale (MOAA/S) is satisfied, and the occurrence of respiratory depression is recorded.

Sponsors

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

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: American society of anesthesiology (ASA) physical status 1, 2, 3 Age: 50-80 yrs Patients for total knee replacement surgery under spinal anesthesia

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Severe bradycardia, HR <50 ?/min Severe cardiopulmonary disease, ASA 4?? Severe hepatic or renal disease Body mass index > 35 contraindication to spinal anesthesia Allergy to study medicine, propofol, dexmedetomidine History of severe obstructive sleep apnea or a tendency for airway obstruction Refusal of intraoperative sedation

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Respiratory compilcation (respiratory depression, airway obstruction)

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
postioperative pain

Countries

Korea, Republic of

Contacts

Public ContactYoungin Lee

The Catholic University of Korea, Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital

Outcome results

None listed

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