Dexmedetomidine Versus Dexamethasone as Adjuvants to Bupivacaine in Caudal Epidural Block for Pediatrics Undergoing Inguinal Hernia Surgery: A Comparative Prospective Double-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial
Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
The goal of This prospective, randomized, double-blind comparative study is to compare the efficacy of dexamethasone and dexmedetomidine as adjuvants to bupivacaine 0.125% in caudal epidural block for pediatrics undergoing inguinal hernia surgery, aged 2-6 years. of Both sex.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 2
Maximum Age: 6
Healthy Volunteers: t
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• Children aged 2-6 years.
• Both sexes.
• American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I and II.
• Scheduled for inguinal hernia surgery
Locations
Other Locations
Egypt
Sohag university Hospital
RECRUITING
Sohag
Contact Information
Primary
Reham R Younis, resident
reham_ragab_post@med.sohag.edu.eg
01113405849
Backup
Hala M Hashem, assistant professor
01004385249
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-06-13
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-12-15
Participants
Target number of participants: 80
Treatments
Active_comparator: group A will receive Bupivacaine + Dexmedetomidine
Patients will receive Bupivacaine 0.125% at 0.5 ml/kg + Dexmedetomidine 1.5 mcg/kg for post operative analgesia.
Active_comparator: group B will receive Bupivacaine + Dexamethasone
Patients will receive Bupivacaine 0.125% at 0.5 ml/kg + Dexamethasone 0.2 mg/kg for post operative analgesia.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Sohag University