Dexmedetomidine Versus Dexamethasone as Adjuvants to Bupivacaine in Caudal Epidural Block

NCT07056244 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 80

Last updated 2025-08-11

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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.

Conditions

  • İnguinal Hernia

Interventions

DRUG

Dexmedetomidine

as adjuvant to bupivacaine in caudal epidural block for postoperative analgesia

DRUG

Dexamethasone

as adjuvant to bupivacaine in caudal epidural block for postoperative analgesia

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Sohag University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
2 Years
Max Age
6 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-06-13
Primary Completion
2025-12-15
Completion
2025-12-15

Countries

  • Egypt

Study Locations

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