Comparing lidocaine with and without dexmedetomidine for arm surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether adding dexmedetomidine to lidocaine works better for numbing the arm during surgery. Patients get numbing medicine through a special IV in the arm while the surgery is happening.
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Who can take part
- You are healthy or have a mild health condition (ASA score I or II)
- You are having planned (elective) surgery on your arm
- Your surgery will be less than 45 minutes long
- You do not have sleep apnea
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 30 or below
- You do not have heart block or uncontrolled high blood pressure
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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