Dexmedetomidine vs fentanyl for pain relief after kidney removal surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Kidney & urinary, Pain clinical trials.
This trial compares two medicines, dexmedetomidine and fentanyl, added to a nerve block for pain control after kidney removal. The goal is to find which provides better pain relief and fewer side effects.
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Who can take part
- You are over 18 years old.
- You are scheduled for a simple nephrectomy (kidney removal).
- You are otherwise healthy or only have mild health conditions (classified as ASA I or II).
- You do not have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher.
- You do not have an infection or deformities in your back near the planned injection site.
- You have no history of allergies to dexmedetomidine or fentanyl.
- You do not take opioids regularly or have a history of opioid addiction.
- You can understand and use a pain rating scale (no major thinking or memory problems).
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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