Dexamethasone and spinal anesthesia duration
Treatments studied
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests if adding dexamethasone, a common steroid medicine, to the spinal anesthetic can make the numbness last longer. This may help patients having surgery on the lower belly, pelvis, or legs.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for surgery on your lower belly, pelvic area, or legs
- You are generally healthy, with no severe medical problems
- You have not had back surgery or spinal problems (such as scoliosis or severe arthritis of the spine)
- You are not allergic to local anesthetics or dexamethasone
- You do not have diabetes, a weakened immune system, or an active infection
- You are not pregnant or having emergency surgery
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