Clinical trials: Dexmedetomidine
Inhalation Anesthesia, Dexmedetomidine
The Impact of a Single Dexmedetomidine Bolus on Intraoperative Sevoflurane Consumption (DEXHALE)
Sevoflurane is a volatile agent easy to control thanks to the Minimum Alveolar Concentration (MAC) allowing its titration for an optimal depth of anesthesia.
- Conditions
- Inhalation Anesthesia, Dexmedetomidine, Sevoflurane, Laparoscopy
- Trial name
- NCT05615194
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ciusss de L'Est de l'Île de Montréal
Dexmedetomidine, Total Intravenous Anesthesia
The Impact of a Dexmedetomidine Perfusion on Intraoperative Remifentanil Consumption
Opioids analgesic are the gold standard for intraoperative pain management. Their short- and long-term adverse effect motivate anesthesiologists to explore opioid sparing strategies.
- Conditions
- Dexmedetomidine, Total Intravenous Anesthesia, Remifentanil Consumption, Remifentanil
- Trial name
- DEXREM (NCT06684197)
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ciusss de L'Est de l'Île de Montréal
Analgesic Efficacy, Dexmedetomidine
Analgesic Efficacy of Adding Dexmedetomidine to Erector Spinae Plane Block Versus Subcostal Transverse Abdominis Plane Block in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Our scientific work aimed to evaluate the analgesic efficacy of dexmedetomidine as an adjuvant to erector spinae plane block versus subcostal transverse abdominis plane block in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
- Conditions
- Analgesic Efficacy, Dexmedetomidine, Erector Spinae Plane Block, Subcostal Transverse Abdominis Plane Block
- Trial name
- NCT07075913
- Testing
- Subcostal transverse abdominis plane block, Erector spinae plane block
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Kafrelsheikh University
Dexmedetomidine, Emergence Agitation
Effect of Intranasal Dexmedetomidine on the Incidence of Emergence Agitation in Children Undergoing Strabismus Surgery
Dexmedetomidine is a selective a-2 adrenergic agonist that provides sedative and analgesic effects. Intranasal dexmedetomidine has a slower and gradual onset compared to intravenous injection , with low incidence of nasal…
- Trial name
- NCT07523438
- Testing
- high dex group, low dex group
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Alexandria University
Cancer, Palliative Care, Patient Care
Dexmedetomidine for Refractory Pain in Palliative Cancer Patients
The goal of this study is to find out whether the medication dexmedetomidine can be a safe and effective additional treatment for cancer patients whose pain is not well controlled by standard pain medicines (such as opioids).
- Conditions
- Cancer, Palliative Care, Patient Care, Pain Management, Dexmedetomidine Analgesia
- Trial name
- DEX-PAL (NCT07885475)
- Where
- 4 sites in Norway
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- St. Olavs Hospital
Dexmedetomidine, Panic Attacks
Dexmedetomidine Nasal Spray for the Treatment of Panic Attacks in Adults
Panic attacks affect 13.2% of adults globally, with acute treatments (e.g., benzodiazepines) carrying dependency risks. Dexmedetomidine, an α₂-adrenergic agonist, achieves peak plasma levels in 5-15 min via nasal delivery and may…
- Trial name
- NCT07162649
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Tongji University
Hypertension, Resistant, Sympathectomy
Procedural Sedation in Renal Sympathetic Denervation
This retrospective, single-center study investigates the effects of two different sedation regimens-dexmedetomidine versus fentanyl-propofol-on clinical outcomes in patients undergoing catheter-based renal sympathetic denervation…
- Conditions
- Hypertension, Resistant, Sympathectomy, Conscious Sedation, Procedural Sedation and Analgesia
- Trial name
- NCT07293273
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 142 people
- Sponsor
- Ebru Girgin Dinc
Dexmedetomidine Analgesia, Knee Surgery
Intravenous Regional Analgesia of Dexmedetomidine
Dexmedetomidine is a highly selective α₂-adrenergic receptor agonist that exerts its effects by inhibiting the release of norepinephrine at presynaptic nerve terminals, leading to reduced sympathetic activity; This mechanism…
- Trial name
- Dexmedetomidin (NCT07131579)
- Testing
- Normal Saline, Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Mansoura University
Older Patients, Surgery
Dexmedetomidine-esketamine and tDCS for Prevention of Neurocognitive Complications After Surgery
Neurocognitive complications, mainly delirium and neurocognitive disorders, are common cerebral complications in older patients after surgery and associated with worse outcomes.
- Conditions
- Older Patients, Surgery, Dexmedetomidine, Esketamine
- Trial name
- NCT07576517
- Testing
- Dex-Esk, Active tDCS
- Where
- 6 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 1,996 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Peking University First Hospital
Older Patients, Surgery
Long-term Follow-up of Dexmedetomidine-esketamine and tDCS for Neurocognitive Complications After Surgery
Neurocognitive complications, mainly delirium and neurocognitive disorders, are common cerebral complications in older patients after surgery and associated with worse long-term outcomes.
- Conditions
- Older Patients, Surgery, Dexmedetomidine, Esketamine
- Trial name
- NCT07576543
- Testing
- Dex-Esk, Active tDCS
- Where
- 6 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 1,996 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Peking University First Hospital
Delirium - Postoperative, Delirium Prevention
Dexmedetomidine for Prevention of Delirium After Hip Fracture Surgery
Postoperative delirium is common after hip fracture surgery and is associated with delayed recovery and serious postoperative complications.
- Conditions
- Delirium - Postoperative, Delirium Prevention, Dexmedetomidine, Dexmedetomidine Infusion
- Trial name
- DEXLIR (NCT07867899)
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 242 people
- Sponsor
- Peter Gaarsdal Uhrbrand
Cesarean Section, Spinal Anesthesia
Low Dose Hyperbaric Bupivacaine and Dexmedetomidine as an Adjuvant, Caesarean Section
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of low dose scheme with dexmedetomidine as an adjuvant. Taking in consideration optimum intraoperative surgical conditions, best post-operative pain free experience, and more…
- Conditions
- Cesarean Section, Spinal Anesthesia, Dexmedetomidine
- Trial name
- NCT03775655
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Menoufia University
Thyroidectomy, Bupivacaine
Ketamine Versus Dexmedetomidine as Adjuvants to Bupivacaine in Ultrasound Guided Bilateral Superficial Cervical Plexus Block in Thyroidectomy
The aim of this study is to compare the analgesic efficacy of Dexmedetomidine and Ketamine as adjuvants to Bupivacaine in ultrasound-guided Bilateral SCPB in patients undergoing thyroidectomy
- Conditions
- Thyroidectomy, Bupivacaine, Dexmedetomidine
- Trial name
- NCT07838831
- Testing
- Group C (Control group), Group D (Dexmedetomidine group), Group K (Ketamine group)
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Tanta University
Pain, Acute Post-Operative, Dexmedetomidine
Esmolol Versus Dexmedetomidine for Opioid-sparing in Laparoscopic Gynecological Surgery
The aim of this study is to investigate and compare the effects of a continuous infusion of low-dose esmolol and dexmedetomidine versus placebo on intraoperative and postoperative opioid consumption and analgesic efficacy in…
- Conditions
- Pain, Acute Post-Operative, Dexmedetomidine, Analgesia, Esmolol
- Trial name
- NCT07846722
- Testing
- Esmolol hydrochloride, Dexmedetomidine, Normal (0.9%) saline
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Vasiliki Samartzi
Dexmedetomidine, Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury
Renoprotective Effects of Dexmedetomidine Preconditioning in CABG Surgery
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is one of the most frequent complications of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery performed with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB).
- Conditions
- Dexmedetomidine, Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury, Cardiopulmonary Bypass Graft, Postoperative Complications
- Trial name
- NCT07841054
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, 0.9 % sodium chloride
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Bursa City Hospital
Morphine, Dexmedetomidine
Morphine Versus Dexmedetomidine as Adjuvants to Bupivacaine in TAP Block in Lower Abdominal Surgeries
This study aimed to ascertain the safety and efficacy of dexmedetomidine in comparison to morphine as adjuvants to bupivacaine during transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block in postoperative pain management in adult patients…
- Conditions
- Morphine, Dexmedetomidine, Adjuvants, Bupivacaine
- Trial name
- NCT07842861
- Testing
- Transversus abdominis plane block + Dexmedetomidine, Morphine
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Fentanyl, Dexmedetomidine
Fentanyl Vs Dexmedetomidine as Adjuvants to Bupivacaine in Erector Spinae Plane Block for Postoperative Analgesia in Patients Undergoing Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgeries
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of fentanyl versus dexmedetomidine as adjuvants to bupivacaine with comparison to bupivacaine alone in ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block on the quality and duration of pain…
- Conditions
- Fentanyl, Dexmedetomidine, Bupivacaine, Erector Spinae Plane Block
- Trial name
- NCT07836595
- Testing
- Bupivacaine 0.25%, Bupivacaine 0.25% + Fentanyl 1µg/kg, Bupivacaine 0.25% + dexmedetomidine 1µg/kg
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Tanta University
MRI Sedation, Pediatric Sedation
Propofol-Only Versus Dexmedetomidine-Propofol in Children Undergoing Magnetic Resonance Imaging
The most common imaging procedure requiring sedation/anesthesia for the pediatric population is magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). However, the optimal anesthetic/sedation plan has not been determined for these procedures.
- Conditions
- MRI Sedation, Pediatric Sedation, Propofol Dosage, Emergence Delirium, Anesthesia
- Trial name
- NCT07369128
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine (IV) 0.5 mcg/kg, Propofol (IV) 2-4 mg/kg, Dexmedetomidine (IV) 1 mcg/kg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, taVNS
Dexmedetomidine Combined With Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS) Can Reduce the Incidence of PTSD in Trauma Patients After Surgery
Emergency trauma surgery patients, due to the dual stress effects of sudden trauma events (such as car accidents, falls, engineering accidents) and surgical trauma, have a significantly higher incidence of post-traumatic stress…
- Conditions
- PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, taVNS, Dexmedetomidine
- Trial name
- NCT07813962
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine 0.1μg/kg/h, tavns
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University
Intrathecal Dexmedetomidine
This Study Aims to Determine Whether Lower Doses (4 µg) of Intrathecal Dexmedetomidine Can Provide Comparable Analgesic Benefits While Minimizing Adverse Hemodynamic Effects in Patients Encountered in Our Setup( Shifa International Hospital Islamabad).
This study aims to determine whether lower doses (4 µg) of intrathecal dexmedetomidine can provide comparable analgesic benefits while minimizing adverse hemodynamic effects in patients encountered in our setup( Shifa…
- Trial name
- NCT07807020
- Testing
- Intrathecal Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shifa International Hospital