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The Effectiveness of Dexmedetomidine as an Adjuvant for Bupivacaine Caudal Block in Pediatric Open Appendectomy Under General Anesthesia
Sponsor: Ain Shams University
Summary
This study aims to evaluate if adding dexmedetomidine to bupivacaine in a caudal block can provide longer and better quality pain relief for children after open appendectomy surgery. The study will also assess the effect of this combination on the quality of recovery, including the incidence of emergence delirium, and its overall safety profile.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
2 Years - 7 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2025-08-01
Completion Date
2025-11-30
Last Updated
2025-09-04
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
caudal block using dexmedetomidine with bupivacaine
Patients will receive a single-shot caudal block with 1 mL/kg of 0.25% bupivacaine mixed with 1 µg/kg of dexmedetomidine (diluted in 1 mL of normal saline).
caudal block with bupivacaine
Patients will receive a single-shot caudal block with 1 mL/kg of 0.25% bupivacaine mixed with 1 mL of normal saline
Locations (1)
Ain Shams university hospitals
Cairo, Egypt