Dexmedetomidine via IV for knee surgery pain
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests adding a medicine called dexmedetomidine to the numbing IV used during knee surgery. It aims to see if it provides better pain relief after surgery under spinal anesthesia.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You are in good general health (ASA I or II) and scheduled for elective knee surgery.
- Your BMI is between 18 and 30.
- You do not have certain health problems like kidney disease, diabetes, nerve damage, or heart rhythm issues.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking strong pain medicines regularly.
Quick eligibility check
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