Pain relief before nasal surgery: ketamine vs. dexmedetomidine
Treatments studied
Part of Ear, nose & throat, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests two inhaled medicines given before surgery to see which one works better for pain after nasal surgery. One medicine is ketamine and the other is dexmedetomidine, both given as a mist through a nebulizer.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 60 years old.
- You are generally healthy, with no serious heart, lung, kidney, liver, or brain problems.
- You are not pregnant or nursing.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18 and 30.
- You are not allergic to ketamine or dexmedetomidine.
- You have not taken any pain relievers or sedatives in the past 24 hours.
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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