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Effect of Dexamethasone on Post-spinal Hypotension
Sponsor: Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Institue of Trauma
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if intravenous dexamethasone is effective for prevention of post spinal hypotension in geriatric population undergoing orthopedic surgeries. The main question aim to answer is: Does intravenous dexamethasone in participants undergoing orthopedic procedures of lower limb under spinal anesthesia prevents post spinal hypotension? Researchers are comparing two groups of participants * Participants in (Dexamethasone Group) Group D are receiving intravenous dexamethasone 8mg preoperatively * Participants in (Placebo Group) Group P are receiving placebo preoperatively.
Official title: Effect of Dexamethasone on Post-spinal Hypotension in Geriatric Patients Undergoing Orthopaedic Surgery at Tertiary Care Hospital Karachi.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
65 Years - 85 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
170
Start Date
2025-02
Completion Date
2025-05
Last Updated
2025-02-11
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Dexamethasone
Intravenous dexamethasone 8mg given to participants before spinal anesthesia
Placebo
Intravenous placebo given to the participants before spinal anesthesia
Locations (1)
Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Institute of Trauma
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan