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NCT Number: NCT07609836

Caudal Dexamethasone - Bupivacaine in Neonates

Randomied controlled study Evaluate the effects of caudal Dexamethasone in neonates

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Key information

Conditions

We Are Studying the Effects of Caudal Dexamethasone in Neonates Undergoing Inguinal Hernia Repair

Age range

1 day–28 day

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

About this study

Evaluate the additive analgesic effects of caudal Dexamethasone in neonates undergoing inguinal hernia repair.

additive side effects if found

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

full term neonate
ASA I & ASA II
Scheduled for inguinal hernia repair

Exclusion criteria

Patients with allergies to studied drugs
body weight <3 kilograms
parents refusal

Treatment and study plan

We add Dexamethasone to Bupivacaine as adjuvant to Bupivacaine in neonsates undergoing inguinal hernia repair in Dexamethasone - Bupivacaine group

Procedure

We add Dexamethasone to Bupivacaine as adjuvant to Bupivacaine in neonates undergoing inguinal hernia repair

Primary outcomes

FLACC pain scale (face,leg , activity,cry, consolability) in the first 24 hours postoperative

Time frame: 6 months

Assessment for additive analgesic effects of caudal Dexamethasone

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Sawsan Haridy Ahmed Abu El Hassan, Lecturer of anesthesia

CONTACT

[email protected]

002- 01228118341

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Ain Shams University

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Registry information

Official study title

Analgesic Efficacy Of Dexamethasone As Adjuvant To Caudal Bupivacaine For Neonates Undergoing Inguinal Hernia Repair: Randomized Controlled Study

Important dates

Study start: 2026
Primary completion: 2026
Study completion: 2026
First posted: May 27, 2026
Registry last updated: May 27, 2026

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