Comparative evaluation of isobaric ropivacaine (0.75%) with the adjuvants - clonidine and dexmedetomidine administered intrathecally in adult patients undergoing infra-umbilical surgeries

Phase 4

Recruiting

• Conditions: intrathecal drugs; Anaesthesiology - Other anaesthesiology; Neurological - Studies of the normal brain and nervous system

• Registration Number: ACTRN12612000581864
• Lead Sponsor: safdarjung hospital

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2012-05-30
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 90

Inclusion Criteria

Patients scheduled to undergo elective infra-umbilical surgery
ASA grades 1 and 2
height : 150 to 180 cms
Duration of surgery not exceeding 2 1/2 hours

Exclusion Criteria

Patient refusal
ASA grades 3 and 4
Contraindications to spinal anaesthesia (absolute and relative)
Patients with the following cardiovascular disorders:
Heart rate < 55 beats/min
Patients on antihypertensive drug therapy
Those on heparin therapy, aspirin and other anti-platelet drug therapy
Hepatic and renal disorders
Obesity
pregnancy
Psychosis, dementia and other co-operation disorders
Peripheral neuropathy
Demyelinating central nervous system disorders
Disorders of spine eg. scoliosis
Chronic analgesic usage
Known hypersensitivity to drugs

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified