Dexmedetomidine Versus Dexamethasone as an Additive to Local Anesthetic Mixture in Peribulbar Block in Cataract Surgeries

NCT07671066 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 75

Last updated 2026-06-26

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Summary

This study aimed to compare the effects of dexamethasone and dexmedetomidine when added to a local anesthetic mixture for peribulbar block in patients undergoing elective anterior segment eye surgery.

Conditions

  • Dexmedetomidine
  • Dexamethasone
  • Local Anesthetic
  • Peribulbar Block
  • Cataract Surgeries

Interventions

DRUG

Dexmedetomidine

Patients received 20 μg of dexmedetomidine in 1 ml solution.

DRUG

Dexamethasone

Patients received 4 mg dexamethasone in 1 ml solution.

DRUG

Normal saline

Patients received 1 ml normal saline.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Helwan University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-12-01
Primary Completion
2026-01-01
Completion
2026-01-01

Countries

  • Egypt

Study Locations

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