Dexamethasone to shorten spinal anesthesia for lower body surgery
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This study tests whether giving a drug called dexamethasone before spinal anesthesia shortens how long the numbing and muscle relaxation last. The goal is to help you recover feeling and movement sooner after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 90 years old.
- You are generally healthy or have well-managed health conditions (ASA I to III).
- You are scheduled for lower body surgery using spinal anesthesia with a medication called chloroprocaine.
- You are not allergic to local anesthetics or dexamethasone.
- You are not taking corticosteroids before the surgery.
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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