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Dexmedetomidine Versus Propofol for Sedation in Stereotactic Brain Biopsy

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Adverse Effects in the Therapeutic Use of Other and Unspecified Agents Primarily Acting on the Respiratory System
Interventions
Drug: dexmedetomidine/ propofol
Registration Number
NCT03375385
Lead Sponsor
Ain Shams University
Brief Summary

Pre-operative anxiety leads to higher sympathetic stimulation. Propofol in the main drug used during interventional or imaging techniques that need sedation. Also, dexmedetomidine causes sedation, analgesia, sympatholytic properties, without respiratory depression.In stereotactic brain biopsy; patient discomfort due to drilling a hole through the skull and the advancement of the biopsy needle make the patient in need for good sedation and analgesia.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
60
Inclusion Criteria

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Exclusion Criteria

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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Hemodynamic parametersdexmedetomidine/ propofol-
Ramsay sedation scoredexmedetomidine/ propofol-
Intraoperative side effectsdexmedetomidine/ propofol-
recovery of sedationdexmedetomidine/ propofol-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
the sedation characteristics4 hours

Ramsay sedation score

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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