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Magnesium Sulfate versus Dexmedetomidine in Attenuating Hemodynamic Response during Skull Pinning application in Elective Neurosurgery a randomized clinical trial

Magnesium Sulfate versus Dexmedetomidine in Attenuating Hemodynamic Response during Skull Pinning application in Elective Neurosurgery a randomized clinical trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
PACTR
Registry ID
PACTR202511827595947
Enrollment
46
Registered
2025-11-07
Start date
2025-11-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-09-14

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

Conditions

Anaesthesia

Interventions

Magnesium sulfate
Dexmedetomidine

Sponsors

Mario Ragaey Fakhry Doos
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: • Age: 19 to 65 years. • ASA physical status I or II • Scheduled for elective craniotomy requiring skull pinning (brain tumors (e.g., meningioma, glioma), Aneurysm clipping, and Elective craniotomy for chronic subdural or extradural hematomas). • Hemodynamically stable preoperatively (MAP 65–100 mmHg, HR 60–100 bpm)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: • Surgeries not involving skull pinning • ASA III or higher • Known allergy or contraindication to dexmedetomidine or magnesium sulfate • Severe cardiac, renal, or hepatic dysfunction • Use of beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, or other agents affecting autonomic tone • Pregnancy or lactation • History of brady arrhythmia, heart block, or seizure disorder

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
the efficacy of magnesium sulfate and dexmedetomidine in attenuating hemodynamic responses mean arterial pressure during skull pin application in patients undergoing elective craniotomy under general anesthesia

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
the efficacy of magnesium sulfate and dexmedetomidine in attenuating hemodynamic response heart rate

Countries

Egypt

Contacts

Public ContactMario Ragaey Fakhry Doos

Resident of Anesthesia Intensive Care and Pain Management. Assiut University Hospital

Marioragaey.99@gmail.com+201009073200

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026