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Intrathecal Dexmedetomidine-Fentanyl Combination Versus Fentanyl Alone as Adjuvant to Bupivacaine in Spinal Anesthesia for Above Knee Amputation in Sarcomas of Lower Extremity

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 60 YearsAllNational Cancer Institute, Egypt
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The current work evaluated whether the combination of intrathecal dexmedetomidine and fentanyl provides superior postoperative analgesia to fentanyl alone when administered with hyperbaric bupivacaine.

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Age from 18 to 60 years. * Both sexes. * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status of II-III. * Height between 150-185 cm. * Body mass index between 18-35 kg/mยฒ. * Scheduled for above-knee amputation due to lower limb sarcomas. Exclusion Criteria: * Allergy to any of the investigated drugs. * History of heart block, arrhythmia, or ongoing therapy with beta- or calcium channel- blockers, or angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors. * Contraindications to spinal anesthesia. * Pregnancy or lactation. * Presence of psychiatric illness or chronic pain conditions.
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What it tests

  • Fentanyl + Dexmedetomidine
  • Fentanyl
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Where

1 site
National Cancer Institute
Cairo, Egypt
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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