Anesthesia with magnesium vs dexmedetomidine for back surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two types of intravenous anesthesia (with magnesium or dexmedetomidine) during lower back surgeries. It aims to find which approach works better for recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are classified as ASA I or II (healthy or mild systemic disease).
- You will have a planned elective spine surgery on the lower back (1 or 2 levels) under general anesthesia.
- You do not have serious medical problems such as liver disease, kidney failure, heart disease, blood disorders, or uncontrolled diabetes/thyroid issues.
- You are not allergic to the study drugs (magnesium, dexmedetomidine, or the anesthetics used).
- You are not currently taking magnesium supplements, long-term opioids, beta-blockers, or calcium channel blockers.
- Your surgery is expected to last less than 4 hours and is not for scoliosis or on the neck.
Quick eligibility check
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