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Comparison of Dexmedetomidine + Ketamine for Postoperative Pain in C-Section
Sponsor: Fatima Memorial Hospital
Summary
This study aims to compare three different doses of dexmedetomidine, when combined with a fixed dose of ketamine, for pain control in women undergoing cesarean section. The goal is to find the most effective combination with the fewest side effects.
Official title: Comparison of Different Doses of Dexmedetomidine in Combination With Ketamine for Control of Post-Operative Pain in Lower Segment Caesarean Section Surgeries
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 50 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
90
Start Date
2025-05-16
Completion Date
2025-08-31
Last Updated
2025-06-18
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Dexmedetomidine
Dexmedetomidine infusion at one of the following doses: Group A: 0.2 µg/kg/hr Group B: 0.3 µg/kg/hr Group C: 0.4 µg/kg/hr Route of Administration: Intravenous Frequency: Continuous infusion during postoperative period
ketamine
Ketamine infusion at a fixed dose of 0.25 mg/kg/hr administered in all three groups. Route of Administration: Intravenous Frequency: Continuous infusion during postoperative period
Locations (1)
Department of Anesthesiology, Fatima Memorial Hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan