Spinal anesthesia with dexmedetomidine for knee surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests adding dexmedetomidine (a calming medication) to bupivacaine (numbing medication) injected into the spine during knee surgery. The goal is to improve pain relief and recovery after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You are in good overall health (no serious medical conditions)
- You are male and scheduled for knee orthopedic surgery
- You have not taken opioids or other strong sedative medications during this hospital stay
- You do not have a history of severe allergic reactions to the study medications
- You are eligible to receive regional anesthesia (numbing injected near the spine)
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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