Pain relief after hypospadias repair: bupivacaine with or without dexmedetomidine
Treatments studied
Part of Kidney & urinary, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding a medicine called dexmedetomidine to a numbing shot (bupivacaine) helps children have less pain after surgery to fix hypospadias. The numbing shot is given near the penis before surgery starts.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 6 months and 7 years old.
- Your child is scheduled for a first-time hypospadias repair surgery.
- Your child will receive general anesthesia for the surgery.
- Your child does not have a known allergy to dexmedetomidine or similar medications.
- Your child has no history of heart or lung problems, clotting issues, or active infection.
- You (parent or guardian) are willing and able to give consent for your child to participate.
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