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NCT Number: NCT02818985

Analgesia in Knee Arthroscopic Surgery

Pain relief in knee Arthroscopic Surgery is essential for rapid recovery of function.

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Key information

Conditions

Postoperative Pain Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pain, Postoperative Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Postoperative Complications Signs and Symptoms

Age range

20 year–50 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 2

Primary location

Seham Mohamed Moeen Ibrahim

Asyut, 71111, Egypt

About this study

Intra-articular analgesia is useful in reducing patients' postoperative disability. It anticipates and prevents the onset of pain, and helps avoid the need for additional drugs. Usually it is possible to reach good analgesia in the immediate postoperative period by the administration of analgesic drugs. Recently, intra-articular administration of different anaesthetic substances with a local action (e.g. bupivacaine) has been introduced in clinical practice. The aim of the administration of these substances should not be the reduction of postoperative pain, but its prevention.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Patients scheduled for knee arthroscopy under spinal anaesthesia

Exclusion criteria

  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • Contraindication to spinal anesthesia
  • Patient refusal

Treatment and study plan

Dexamethasone

Drug

patients will receive intra-articular 8 mg dexamethasone added to 18 mL 0.25% bupivacaine into the knee joint.

Dexmedetomidine

Drug

patients will receive intra-articular 1ug/kg dexmedetomidine added to 18 mL 0.25% bupivacaine into the knee joint.

Saline

Drug

patients will receive intra-articular 18 mL 0.25% bupivacaine and 2mL isotonic saline into the knee joint.

Primary outcomes

  1. pain free time

    Time frame: 48 hours

    VAS

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Assiut University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Intra-articular Dexamethasone vs Intra-articular Dexamedetomidine

Important dates

Study start
2016
Primary completion
2017
Study completion
2017
First posted
Jun 30, 2016
Registry last updated
Jun 27, 2017

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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