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Comparision of two drugs viz; clonidine and dexmeditomidine for lowering blood pressure in surgical correction of facial bones.

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Facial deformity
Registration Number
CTRI/2018/08/015217
Lead Sponsor
Department of Anaesthesiology
Brief Summary

A randomised controlled trial to see the efficacy of two anaesthesia drugs, Intavenous clonidine and dexmeditomidine, in its abitity to produce controlled hypotension in patients undergoing orthognatic surgery. The study will be conducted in the Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical Sciences. Patients of 18 to 60 years age group, belonging to ASA physical status 1  coming for elective orthognatic surgery will be enrolled in the study. Total of 20 patients will be enrolled in the study over a period of 1-2 year ( based on the annual turnover of the centre). Patients will be randomised  according to computer generated random numbers. The total amount of each drug used in the intraoperative period will be calculated. Also the amount of rescue analgesia needed, amount of blood loss, quality of surgical field, and any oher adverse events will be noted. Results will be analysed by an independent investigator and appropriate statistical tools applied.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
20
Inclusion Criteria

American society of anesthesiologists physical status 1 Elective orthognatic surgery.

Exclusion Criteria

Associated comorbidities Known allergy or contraindication to the use of any of the drugs Patients requiring awake intubation.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Intraoperative vital parameters ( Heart rate, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pessure, mean arterial pressure)every 15 minutes till end of surgery
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

operation theatre complex, Centre for Dental Education and Research

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Delhi, DELHI, India

operation theatre complex, Centre for Dental Education and Research
🇮🇳Delhi, DELHI, India
Devalina Goswami
Principal investigator
9971196699
drdevalina@gmail.com

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