Dexmedetomidine in spinal anesthesia for leg surgery
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests adding dexmedetomidine to spinal anesthesia to see if it improves pain control during and after leg surgery. It may help you feel more comfortable and need fewer pain medicines.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You are scheduled for surgery on your leg (below the hip) that uses spinal anesthesia.
- You are in good general health (classified as ASA I or II).
- You do not have bleeding problems, infection near your spine, or high pressure in your brain.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You do not have a history of drug or alcohol abuse, and you have not been on strong painkillers for a long time.
- You do not have nerve damage or numbness in your legs.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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