Search / Trial NCT06231979

Adding Dexmedetomidine to Bupivacaine for Bilateral Erector Spinae Block

Launched by ASSIUT UNIVERSITY · Jan 29, 2024

Trial Information

Current as of October 07, 2024

Not yet recruiting

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Description

Surgical treatment of adult lumbar spinal disorders is associated with a substantial risk of perioperative complications. The improvement in management and the development of new techniques in anesthesia and surgical sciences have led to substantial reduction of complications related to lumbar spine surgeries. Understanding these complications is important and valuable for both the patient and the surgeon. Nevertheless, complications represent undesirable consequences of lumbar spine surgery in adult patients. Degenerative lumbar disease is one of the most common chronic diseases worldwid...

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • * Patients of both genders
  • * age between 18-65 years
  • * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-II\*\*
  • * scheduled for lumbar spine fusion surgeries ( 2 or 3 level lumbar fusion with or without decompression ) under general anesthesia .
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • * Patient refusal.
  • * Patient with chronic use of opioid analgesia.
  • * Uncooperative patients with communication difficulties, which might prevent a reliable postoperative assessment.
  • * Contraindication to regional anesthesia (bleeding disorder, use of any anticoagulants, local infection).
  • Known allergy to local anesthetics.

About Assiut University

Assiut University, a prominent academic institution located in Egypt, is dedicated to advancing medical research and clinical trials that enhance healthcare outcomes. With a strong emphasis on innovation and collaboration, the university engages in a wide array of clinical studies across various disciplines, aiming to contribute valuable insights into disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Assiut University's commitment to ethical research practices and rigorous scientific methodology ensures the integrity and reliability of its clinical trials, ultimately benefiting both the local community and the global medical landscape.

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