Dexamethasone for shivering after spinal anesthesia
Treatments studied
This trial tests if a medication called dexamethasone can help prevent or reduce shivering that sometimes happens after spinal anesthesia for lower leg surgery. It compares different doses to find the safest and most effective one.
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Who can take part
- You are between 21 and 55 years old.
- You are scheduled for surgery on your lower leg, knee, or foot.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is below 35.
- You are in good general health (classified as ASA I or II).
- You are not pregnant, have no fever or low body temperature, and have no history of allergic reactions to steroids.
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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