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Comparing two drugs for knee replacement pain relief

Knee Osteoarthritis

Treatments studied

Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.

This trial tests two different drugs (dexamethasone and dexmedetomidine) added to a standard nerve block for knee replacement. It aims to see which one provides better pain control after surgery.

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Phase
N/A
Enrollment
96 people
Ages
65 years to 100 years
Study type
Interventional

Who can take part

  • Age 65 or older
  • Scheduled for a first-time knee replacement on one side
  • In generally stable health (ASA 2 or 3)
  • No allergy to the study drugs or local anesthetics
  • No daily use of strong opioids in the last 3 months

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