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The Effectiveness of Dexmedetomidine as an Adjuvant for Bupivacaine Caudal Block in Pediatric Open Appendectomy Under General Anesthesia

NCT07088900 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2026-05-06

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Summary

This study aims to evaluate if adding dexmedetomidine to bupivacaine in a caudal block can provide longer and better quality pain relief for children after open appendectomy surgery. The study will also assess the effect of this combination on the quality of recovery, including the incidence of emergence delirium, and its overall safety profile.

Conditions

  • Appendectomy
  • Pediatric

Interventions

PROCEDURE

caudal block using dexmedetomidine with bupivacaine

Patients will receive a single-shot caudal block with 1 mL/kg of 0.25% bupivacaine mixed with 1 µg/kg of dexmedetomidine (diluted in 1 mL of normal saline).

PROCEDURE

caudal block with bupivacaine

Patients will receive a single-shot caudal block with 1 mL/kg of 0.25% bupivacaine mixed with 1 mL of normal saline

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Ain Shams University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
2 Years
Max Age
7 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-08-01
Primary Completion
2026-06-30
Completion
2026-07-30

Countries

  • Egypt

Study Locations

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