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Dexmedetomidine Versus Lidocaine for Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter During Craniotomy Intubation
Sponsor: Benha University
Summary
Endotracheal intubation during general anesthesia can cause temporary increases in heart rate, blood pressure, and intracranial pressure. These changes may be particularly important in patients undergoing craniotomy. Optic nerve sheath diameter, measured noninvasively using ultrasound, can be used as an indirect marker of changes in intracranial pressure. This randomized controlled trial will compare intravenous dexmedetomidine, intravenous lidocaine, and normal saline in patients undergoing elective supratentorial craniotomy under general anesthesia. The study will evaluate whether dexmedetomidine or lidocaine can reduce changes in optic nerve sheath diameter associated with endotracheal intubation and improve hemodynamic stability compared with placebo. The investigators hypothesize that dexmedetomidine and lidocaine will attenuate the increase in optic nerve sheath diameter and the hemodynamic response associated with endotracheal intubation.
Official title: Effects of Intravenous Dexmedetomidine Versus Lidocaine on Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter During Endotracheal Intubation in Patients Undergoing Craniotomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
90
Start Date
2026-09-20
Completion Date
2027-06-15
Last Updated
2026-09-15
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Dexmedetomidine
Dexmedetomidine will be administered intravenously at a dose of 1 microgram per kilogram over 10 minutes before induction of general anesthesia.
Lidocaine
Lidocaine will be administered intravenously at a dose of 1.5 milligrams per kilogram as a slow bolus 2-3 minutes before induction of general anesthesia.
Normal Saline
Normal saline will be administered intravenously as placebo before induction of general anesthesia in a manner intended to maintain study blinding.
Locations (1)
Benha University Hospitals
Banhā, Qalyubia Governorate, Egypt