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Caudal Dexmedetomidine vs Ketamine for Postoperative Analgesia in Pediatric DDH Surgery
Sponsor: Assiut University
Summary
This study compares two medicines, Dexmedetomidine and Ketamine, added to caudal Bupivacaine to control pain after hip surgery in children. We will check how well each medicine reduces pain, how long the pain relief lasts, and if children need extra pain medicine. The goal is to find the safest and most effective option for postoperative pain relief in children undergoing hip surgery.
Official title: Comparative Evaluation of Caudal Dexmedetomidine and Caudal Ketamine as Adjuvants to Isobaric Bupivacaine for Postoperative Analgesia in Children Undergoing Surgery for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
1 Year - 6 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
54
Start Date
2026-03-01
Completion Date
2026-09
Last Updated
2026-02-04
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Dexmedetomidine
Dexmedetomidine 1 µg/kg added to caudal Bupivacaine.
Ketamine
Ketamine 0.5 mg/kg added to caudal Bupivacaine.
Bupivacaine
Isobaric Bupivacaine 0.25% 1 ml/kg used for caudal block in both groups.
Locations (1)
Assiut University Hospital
Asyut, Asyut Governorate, Egypt