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Effect of Dexmedetomidine on Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury in Lower Extremity Operations

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Arthroplasty, Replacement
Interventions
Drug: normal saline
Drug: Dexmedetomidine
Registration Number
NCT02648958
Lead Sponsor
Yonsei University
Brief Summary

Ischemia reperfusion injury causes the release of free oxygen radicals. The selective alpha2-receptor agonist, dexmedetomidine, has an inhibitory effect on inflammatory responses during ischemic injury. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of dexmedetomidine on inflammatory responses during ischemia-reperfusion injury in skeletal muscle.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
68
Inclusion Criteria
  • American Society Anesthesiologists classification I-III
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Exclusion Criteria
  • use of antioxidants clinically significant cardiovascular, renal, or hepatic diseases heart block greater than the first degree
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Control groupnormal salineThe control group received saline instead of dexmedetomidine.
Dexmedetomidine groupDexmedetomidineThe dexmedetomidine group received the dexmedetomidine.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
changes of malondialdehyde (μmol/L)up to 1 day
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
changes of interleukin-6 (pg/ml)up to 1 day

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Severance hospital

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Seoul, Korea, Republic of

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