Comparing two pain meds in spinal anesthesia for leg surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two medicines (dexmedetomidine and fentanyl) added to a spinal numbing shot for people having planned leg or knee surgery. The goal is to see which one works better to keep your blood pressure stable, and to make the numbing last while keeping you comfortable.
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Who can take part
- Your age must be between 20 and 60 years old.
- You should be in good overall health (ASA 1 or ASA 2, meaning no serious medical conditions).
- You must be scheduled for a planned (not emergency) surgery on your leg or foot.
- Your height should be between 150 and 180 cm (about 4 feet 11 inches to 5 feet 11 inches).
- Your weight should be between 50 and 70 kg (about 110 to 154 pounds).
- You must not have any major nerve problems, a serious heart rhythm issue, an infection where the shot goes, or be pregnant.
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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