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Adding Dexmedetomidine Versus Ketamine to Bupivacaine in Fluoroscopy Guided Caudal Analgesia for Lumbosacral Surgeries
Sponsor: Ain Shams University
Summary
This study will evaluate the effect of adding dexmedetomidine to bupivacaine compared to ketamine in the caudal block on perioperative analgesia in patients undergoing lumbosacral surgeries under general anesthesia.
Official title: Effect of Adding Dexmedetomidine Versus Ketamine to Bupivacaine in Fluoroscopy Guided Caudal Analgesia for Lumbosacral Surgeries Under General Anaesthesia; a Randomised Controlled Double Blinded Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
21 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
72
Start Date
2026-05
Completion Date
2027-05
Last Updated
2026-05-07
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Group C (plain bupivacaine (0.125%))
The patients will receive 20ml plain bupivacaine (0.125%) in the caudal block
Group D (plain bupivacaine (0.125%) + 2μg/kg dexmedetomidine)
The patients will receive 20ml plain bupivacaine (0.125%) + 2μg/kg dexmedetomidine in the caudal block
Group K (plain bupivacaine (0.125%) + 1mg/kg ketamine)
The patients will receive 20ml plain bupivacaine (0.125%) + 1mg/kg ketamine in the caudal block
Locations (1)
Ain Shams University hospitals
Cairo, Egypt