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Dexmedetomidine and Propofol As Sole Sedative Agent for Patients Undergoing Arteriovenous Fistula Surgery

Phase 4
Conditions
Arteriovenous Fistula
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT02447796
Lead Sponsor
Baskent University
Brief Summary

The investigators designed a prospective randomized study to compare the conventionally used sedative drug propofol with a latest alternative dexmedetomidine (DEX), in patients with end-stage renal disease undergoing arteriovenous fistula (AVF) surgery.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
48
Inclusion Criteria
  • Inclusion criteria were patients undergoing arteriovenous fistula (AVF) surgery aged between 20-70 with end stage renal failure on dialysis treatment.
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Exclusion criteria were decompensated respiratory or heart failure, liver failure, obesity (body mass index>30), severe obstructive sleep apnea, need for additional different drugs for sedation, chronic use of alcohol, opioids or other sedative drugs,mental disorders, cognitive disorders, language problems and history of allergy to any medications used in this study.
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
PropofolPropofolPropofol was administered at 1 mg/kg over a 10-min period followed by a continuous infusion at a rate of 1-1.5 mg/kg/h until the the begining of skin suture (n=24)
Dexmedetomidine (DEX)DexmedetomidineDEX was administered at 1 μg/kg over a 10-min period followed by a continuous infusion at a rate of 1-1.5 μg/kg/h until the begining of skin suture (n=24)
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The incidence of adverse effects such as respiratory and hemodynamic eventsup to 24 hours postoperative
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The sedation onset time with using BIS and recovery times during the procedure.up to 24 hours postoperative

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Baskent University School of Medicine Adana Research and Teaching Center

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Adana, Turkey

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