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Evaluation of Intrathecal Hyperbaric Bupivacaine With Dexmedetomidine in Adults Undergoing Perianal Surgery
Sponsor: Liaquat National Hospital & Medical College
Summary
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of adding 5-mcg dexmedetomidine to hyperbaric bupivacaine in our population as it has never been published before, to enhance the duration of analgesia after perianal procedures requiring spinal saddle block and, thus reducing requirements of postoperative analgesics.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
40 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2023-03-29
Completion Date
2023-09-28
Last Updated
2026-06-16
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Dexmedetomidine
dexmedetomidine 5 microgram added to 5 mg of 0.5% hyperbaric bupivacaine in dextrose injection
Hyperbaric bupivacaine % 0.5
5 mg of 0.5% hyperbaric bupivacaine in dextrose injection alone
Locations (1)
Liaquat National Hospital
Karachi, Pakistan