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Dexmedetomidine Added to Propofol for Drug Induced Sleep Endoscopy

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Obstructive Sleep Apnea of Adult
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT03091894
Lead Sponsor
Essam Fathi
Brief Summary

This study evaluate the effect of adding dexmedetomidine intravenous infusion to propofol intravenous infusion during sedation for drug induced sleep endoscopy. Twenty five patients will receive propofol only while the other twenty five will receive propofol and dexmedetomidine.

Detailed Description

Propofol is a commonly used intravenous anesthetic drug used for procedural sedation. Dexmedetomidine is an alpha 2 adrenergic receptor agonist which has a sedative and analgesic effects.In the current study the success of the sedation during drug induced sleep endoscopy will be assessed.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
50
Inclusion Criteria
  • age more than 18 years
  • patients with obstructive sleep apnea
  • ASA 1and2
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Exclusion Criteria
  • patient refusal
  • age less than 18 years
  • morbid obesity
  • known or suspected allergy to the studied drugs
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
propofol-dex.Propofolpatients will receive dexmedetomidine in addition to propofol intravenous infusion for sedation
propofolPropofolpatients will receive only propofol intravenous infusion for sedation
propofol-dex.Dexmedetomidinepatients will receive dexmedetomidine in addition to propofol intravenous infusion for sedation
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
success of sedationthe duration of the procedure under sedation is usually about 20 minutes

to complete the procedure with diagnosis of site and degree of obstruction

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
time until sufficient sedationabout 5-10 minutes from start of sedation

time till patient is ready to start endoscopy

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Zagazig university

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Zagazig, Sharkia, Egypt

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