Dexmedetomidine in Topical Versus Peribulbar Anesthesia for Cataract Surgery

Launched by KAFRELSHEIKH UNIVERSITY · Jan 11, 2023

Keywords

ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the use of a medication called dexmedetomidine to see how well it works when added to two different types of anesthesia during cataract surgery. One type is called topical anesthesia, which is applied directly to the eye, and the other is peribulbar anesthesia, which involves an injection near the eye. The goal is to find out which method helps patients feel more comfortable during the surgery.

To participate in this trial, you need to be between 76 and 74 years old and have a physical health status classified as I or II, meaning you are generally healthy or have mild health issues. Unfortunately, people under 18, those with certain health conditions like severe heart disease or lung problems, and anyone with allergies to the study medications cannot join. If you decide to participate, you can expect to receive either type of anesthesia along with dexmedetomidine and will be monitored closely to see how well the anesthesia works during your surgery. This study is currently looking for participants, and everyone is welcome, regardless of gender.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification I or II who scheduled for eye surgery
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patients who are younger than 18 years
• • The usual contraindications for regional anesthesia such as patients refusing LA
• • Clotting abnormalities
• • Impaired mental status
• • Allergy to any of the study medications
• • patients had the severe cardiac disease
• • chronic obstructive lung disease and a history of sleep apnea
• • contraindications to the use of dexmedetomidine
• • history or significant cardiovascular disease risk factors
• • significant coronary artery disease or any known genetic predisposition
• • history of any kind of drug allergy
• • drug abuse
• • psychological or other emotional problems
• • special diet or lifestyle
• • clinically significant abnormal findings in physical examination
• • electrocardiographic (ECG) or laboratory screening
• • known systemic disease requiring the use of anticoagulants.