Pain relief study: adding dexamethasone or magnesium to a nerve block for kidney removal
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares two different medications (dexamethasone and magnesium) added to a standard painkiller used in a nerve block for patients having one kidney removed. The goal is to find out which combination provides better pain relief after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You are scheduled to have one kidney removed (unilateral nephrectomy).
- Your health status is classified as ASA II or III (mild to moderate systemic disease).
- You are not allergic to dexamethasone, magnesium, or bupivacaine.
- You do not have a spinal deformity, neurological disorder, chronic pain, or infection near the injection site.
- You are not having a midline incision or both kidneys removed.
Quick eligibility check
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