Clinical trials: Dexmedetomidine, open to volunteers
Non-Invasive Ventilation
Non-invasive Ventilation and Dexmedetomidine in Critically Ill Adults
Non-Invasive ventilation (NIV) is a life saving intervention for patients with acute respiratory failure (ARF). Some patients are not able to tolerate the NIV intervention and ultimately fail, requiring the use of invasive…
- Trial name
- inDEX (NCT06259565)
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- 6 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 846 people
- Sponsor
- St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Cardiac Catheterization, Pediatric
Efficacy and Safety of a Combined Dexmedetomidine-Ketamine Sedation Regimen for Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization
The goal of this observational study is to learn if the spontaneous sedation regimen of dexmedetomidine-ketamine (KETADEX) has the comparable efficacy and safety in pediatric cardiac catheterization versus the traditional…
- Trial name
- KETADEX (NCT07564531)
- Testing
- Spontaneous sedation regimen, General anesthesia regimen
- Where
- Vietnam
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- National Children's Hospital, Vietnam
Delirium - Postoperative, Opioid-Free Anaesthesia
Effect of Opioid-free Anaesthesia on Postoperative Delirium in Elderly Patients Undergoing Gastrointestinal Surgery
Background Postoperative delirium (POD) is a common acute and transient form of brain dysfunction in elderly patients following surgery that can lead to serious adverse clinical outcomes and even death.
- Trial name
- NCT06958393
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, Esketamine, Esmolol
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 406 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Qianfoshan Hospital
Posoperativ Pain, Chronich Pain
Opioid-Free Anesthesia and Pain Study in Cardiac Surgery Patients
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effect of opioid-free anesthesia on the intensity of acute and chronic postoperative pain in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
- Conditions
- Posoperativ Pain, Chronich Pain, Postoperativ Delirum, Opoid-free Managment
- Trial name
- OFPAINS-CS (NCT07618130)
- Testing
- Opioid Free Anaesthesia, Opioid Anesthesia
- Where
- Serbia
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- Clinical Centre of Serbia
Pediatric Procedural Sedation
Intranasal Dexmedetomidine vs. Oral Chloral Hydrate for Pediatric Orthopedic Procedural Sedation
This prospective randomized controlled study will compare the effectiveness and safety of intranasal dexmedetomidine with oral chloral hydrate for procedural sedation in children undergoing painful orthopedic manipulation.
- Trial name
- NCT07768566
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, Chloral Hydrate
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Childrens Hospital
Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA), Intrathecal Anesthesia
Assessing the Time-Course of Dexmedetomidine-Induced Analgesia Via EEG
Objective: To investigate the temporal dynamics of dexmedetomidine's analgesic effects in the brain using EEG. Methods: Eligible patients scheduled for total hip arthroplasty under intrathecal anesthesia received a continuous…
- Conditions
- Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA), Intrathecal Anesthesia, Hip Osteoarthritis
- Trial name
- NCT06946277
- Testing
- Preemptive Analgesia Of Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- China International Neuroscience Institution
Procedural Sedation
Ketadex Versus Ketofol for Adult Procedural Sedation in the Emergency Department.
This randomized controlled trial will compare two medication combinations, ketamine-dexmedetomidine (Ketadex) and ketamine-propofol (Ketofol), for procedural sedation in adults undergoing painful procedures in the emergency…
- Trial name
- NCT07874919
- Testing
- Ketamine (1 mg/kg), propofol, Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- Oman
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Sultan Qaboos University
Emergence Delirium
Dexmedetomidine-Midazolam vs. Ketamine-Midazolam on Emergence Delirium
Fifty children undergoing heart catheterization without local anesthesia in the skin will be randomly divided into two groups. Group DM (Dexmedetomidine + Midazolam) and Group KM (Ketamine + Midazolam)
- Trial name
- NCT07427446
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine and Midazolam, Ketamine and Midazolam
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Kasr El Aini Hospital
Postoperative Pain
Dexmedetomidine Wound Infiltration in Cesarean Section
The effects of four different wound infiltration protocols in cesarean section will be investigated on parturient' pain intensity, PCA morphine consumption given, side effects and parturient' overall satisfaction.
- Trial name
- NCT03382938
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, Ropivacaine, Dexmedetomidine - Ropivacaine
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Attikon Hospital
Pressor Response
Dexmedetomidine Nebulization for Attenuation of Pressor Response to Laryngoscopy and Endotracheal Intubation in Sever Preeclamptic Patients
Dexmedetomidine nebulization in sever preeclamptic patients
- Trial name
- NCT07164326
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, Saline
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Lower Limb Orthopedic Surgery
Intravenous Dexmedetomidine Versus Midazolam in Preventing Shivering in Trauma Patients Undergoing Lower Limb Orthopedic Surgery Under Spinal Anesthesia
Shivering is a common and significant complication following spinal anesthesia, with a reported incidence of 40-60% especially in trauma patients due to pain, stress response, blood loss, and disrupted thermoregulation.
- Trial name
- NCT07300826
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, Midazolam
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
Quality of Recovery in Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Using Dexmedetomidine Infusion Versus Laparoscopic TAP Block in Combination With Paragastric Neural Block
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn which is better, combining Dexmedetomidine infusion and paragastric neural block or combining laparoscopic TAP block and paragastric neural block to enhance recovery after laparoscopic…
- Trial name
- NCT06970626
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine infusion, Paragastric neural block, Laparoscopic Transversus Abdominis Plane (LTAP) block
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Alexandria University
Nephrolithiasis, Postoperative Pain
Effect of a Low-Dose Ketamine-Dexmedetomidine-Based Opioid-Sparing Anesthesia Protocol on Postoperative Quality of Recovery After Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to remove large or complex kidney stones. Although effective, dilation of the surgical tract and the placement of a nephrostomy tube cause…
- Conditions
- Nephrolithiasis, Postoperative Pain, Quality of Recovery
- Trial name
- NCT07855068
- Testing
- Ketamine and Dexmedetomidine, Fentanyl
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Rib Fractures, Acute Pain
Comparison of Dexmedetomidine Versus Dexamethasone as Adjuvants to Bupivacaine in Ultrasound-Guided Erector Spinae Plane Block for Acute Pain Management in Patients With Traumatic Rib Fractures
Traumatic rib fractures cause severe chest wall pain that can impair normal breathing, coughing, and lung function. While systemic opioids are commonly used to treat traumatic pain, their side effects, such as sedation and…
- Conditions
- Rib Fractures, Acute Pain, Thoracic Trauma
- Trial name
- NCT07827157
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine with Bupivacaine in ESPB, Dexamethasone with Bupivacaine in ESPB
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Postpartum Depression (PPD)
Intranasal Dexmedetomidine for Postpartum Depression Prevention
Brief Title: Intranasal Dexmedetomidine for Postpartum Depression Prevention: A Randomized Trial This study aims to evaluate the effect of intranasal dexmedetomidine (Dex) administered before combined spinal-epidural labor…
- Trial name
- NCT07501728
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 270 people
- Sponsor
- Chengdu Jinjiang Maternity and Child Health Hospital
Lumbar Disc Surgery
Comparing The Effect of Adding Dexmedetomidine to Bupivacaine in Classical and Modified Thoracolumbar Interfascial Plane Block on Postoperative Pain in Patients Undergoing Lumbar Disc Surgeries
Spinal surgeries are frequently conducted to stabilize the vertebrae and discs of the spine. These surgeries typically require substantial manipulation of subcutaneous tissues, bones, and ligaments .
- Trial name
- NCT06690021
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Postoperative Pain, Caudal Anesthesia
Effect of Intravenous Versus Caudal Dexmedetomidine on Perfusion Index and Hemodynamic Responses in Children Undergoing Infraumbilical Surgery
Caudal anesthesia is widely used to provide pain relief for children undergoing surgery below the navel (infraumbilical surgery).
- Conditions
- Postoperative Pain, Caudal Anesthesia, Peripheral Perfusion, Pediatric Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT07852039
- Testing
- Caudal Dexmedetomidine, Intravenous Dexmedetomidine
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Intrathecal Dexmedetomidine, Adductor Canal Block
Combined Intrathecal Dexmedetomidine and Adductor Canal Block for Analgesia After Total Knee Arthroplasty
The aim of this work is to evaluate the effect of combined intrathecal dexmedetomidine and adductor canal block for analgesia after total knee arthroplasty (TKA).
- Conditions
- Intrathecal Dexmedetomidine, Adductor Canal Block, Analgesia, Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Trial name
- NCT06837844
- Testing
- Intrathecal Dexmedetomidine, Adductor Canal Block, Intrathecal Dexmedetomidine + Adductor Canal Block
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Kafrelsheikh University
Opioid Free Anesthesia, Opioid Based Anesthesia
Intraoperative Infusion of Dexmedetomidine Versus Lidocaine or Magnesium Sulphate for Enhanced Quality of Recovery After Spine Surgery Fixation
Thoracolumbar fixation is a major spine surgery; it is performed to stabilize the spine after trauma, deformity or advanced degenerative disease.
- Conditions
- Opioid Free Anesthesia, Opioid Based Anesthesia, Spine Fixation Surgeries, Opiod-Related Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT07843953
- Testing
- Group ( L): LICOCAINE, GROUP Dexmedetomidine, Group M: Magnesium sulphate
- Volunteers
- 117 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zagazig University
Mental Function
Restoration of Consciousness With Ultrasonic Deep Brain Stimulation During Anesthetic Sedation
The purpose of this study is to see if mental functions take place during different levels of anesthesia using two commonly used drug (propofol and dexmedetomidine) and will include low-intensity focused ultrasound pulsation…
- Trial name
- NCT07221539
- Testing
- Propofol for fMRI, Dexmedetomidine for fMRI, Dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) pulsation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 168 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan