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Intrathecal Bupivacaine-fentanyl and Bupivacaine-dexmedetomidine for Elective Low Segment Caesarean Section

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Cesarean Section Complications
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT04095013
Lead Sponsor
Dow University of Health Sciences
Brief Summary

the primary objective of the study is to compare the onset and recovery times of sensory and motor blockade of the two study drugs intrathecally with low dose bupivacaine The secondary objectives of the study are to observe hemodynamics, side effects profile, and duration of postoperative analgesia

Detailed Description

The current study is undertaken to compare the effect of two drugs intrathecally.edexmedetomidine and fentanyl with a low dose of bupivacaine and assess the adequacy of the block, side effect profile and postoperative analgesia. The two drugs have been studied separately but the comparative data is scarcely available both at national and international level. A particular agent is a dexmedetomidine that has been introduced in the investiagator's setup for the first time so this research will be of great importance in adding its multiple uses other than being used as ICU and procedural sedation agent.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
60
Inclusion Criteria

Term pregnancy Singleton ASA I and II, BMI <35, elective C/section

Exclusion Criteria

patient refusal, contraindications to spinal anaesthesia. ASA III and IV, PIH Pre Eclampsia, allergic to Local Anesthetic, fetal anomalies.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Group BFBupivacaine, fentanylhyperbaric Bupivacaine 10mg with fentanyl 10micrograms
Group BDBupivacaine, dexmedetomidinehyperbaric Bupivacaine 10 mg with dexmedetomidine5 micrograms
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Regression time to T10 dermatome (Min)Post operative initial hour

Spinal block characteristics

Time of complete motor recovery (Min)Post operative initial hour

Spinal block characteristics

Time of maximum bromage achieved (Sec)Post operative initial hour

Spinal block characteristics

Time till T10 dermatome achieved (Sec)Post operative initial hour

Spinal block characteristics

Post-operative pain score4 hour

VAS score indicate 0 no pain 10 severe pain. Pain score was noted down

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Nausea24 hours Post operative

Sensation to throw out stomach contents

Pruritus24 hours Post operative

Unpleasing sensation on the skin that provokes to scratch

Hypotension24 hours Post operative

Decrease in BP greater than 20% of baseline

Vomiting24 hours Post operative

Act of throwing out stomach contents through mouth

Bradycardia24 hours Post operative

Heat rate less than \<60 bpm

Respiratory distress24 hours Post operative

Difficulty in breathing

Shivering24 hours Post operative

The act of shaking slightly and uncomfortably due to felling of cold temperature

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

DUHS, Civil hospital Karachi (CHK)

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Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan

Civil Hospital Karachi

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Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan

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