Status:

COMPLETED

Efficacy of Dexamethasone in Attenuation of Postinduction Hypotension in Geriatric Patients Undergoing General Anesthesia

Lead Sponsor:

Ain Shams University

Conditions:

Hypotension

Eligibility:

All Genders

60+ years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

* Geriatric patients who undergo general anesthesia experience post induction hypotension which is treated with intravenous fluids and ephedrine. The main cause of post-induction hypotension is the de...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical Status Class-I and II.
  • Elective surgery under general anesthesia.

Exclusion

  • Emergency surgeries.
  • Ischemic heart disease.
  • Peptic ulcer \& active infection.
  • Psychiatric disorder.
  • Patients on steroids or serotonin related medications (e.g., selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor).

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 15 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

September 15 2021

Estimated Enrollment :

100 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04908592

Start Date

June 15 2021

End Date

September 15 2021

Last Update

October 22 2021

Active Locations (1)

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Ain-Shams University Hospitals

Cairo, Egypt