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The Effect of Dexmedetomidine as an Adjuvant to Desflurane Anesthesia on Hepatocellular Functions in Patients with Chronic Liver Disease Undergoing Lower Abdominal Surgery

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Anaesthesia
Registration Number
PACTR202402578309242
Lead Sponsor
Theodor Bilharz Research Institute
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Complete
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
82
Inclusion Criteria

Male and female
Aged 30-60 years
BMI between 18 and 35 Kg/m2
Child-Pugh-Turcotte class A
ASA physical status classes II or III
Scheduled for elective lower abdominal surgery

Exclusion Criteria

Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
Complicated cholecystitis
Disseminated malignant tumor
Cardiovascular disease
Renal failure requiring dialysis
Child-Pugh-Turcotte class B or more
INR > 1.5
Platelets count = 50,000/mm3
Tense or refractory ascites
Serum sodium = 120 mEq/l
Allergy for the study’s medications
Neurological or mental disease
Bronchial asthma
Hematological disorder (not caused by chronic liver disease)
Pregnancy

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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