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Low Dose Dexmedetomidine as a Postoperative Pain Adjunct
Sponsor: Nichole Doyle
Summary
This randomized controlled trial examines whether the addition of a low-dose dexmedetomidine infusion to our current multimodal pain management plan decreases narcotic consumption and reduces side effects in adolescent patients undergoing posterior spinal fusion for idiopathic scoliosis.
Official title: Dexmedetomidine as a Pain Management Adjunct in the Pediatric Population Undergoing Posterior Spinal Fusion
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
10 Years - 21 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
160
Start Date
2024-07-01
Completion Date
2026-07
Last Updated
2025-12-22
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Dexmedetomidine
Patient receives dexmedetomidine for 48 hours post-operatively
Normal Saline
Patient receives normal saline for 48 hours post-operatively
Locations (1)
Children's Mercy Hospital
Kansas City, Missouri, United States