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Comparing Dexmedetomidine and Dexamethasone with Bupivacaine for Pain Relief in Children Ages 2 to 6 Undergoing Inguinal Hernia Surgery
Led by Sohag University · Updated on 2025-08-11
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are comparing two drugs, dexamethasone and dexmedetomidine, to see how well they work as additions to bupivacaine in a caudal epidural block for children aged 2 to 6 years undergoing inguinal hernia surgery. This prospective, randomized, double-blind study aims to evaluate postoperative pain relief in these pediatric patients. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups one group receives bupivacaine 0.125% at 0.5 mlkg combined with dexmedetomidine 1.5 mcgkg, and the other group receives bupivacaine 0.125% at 0.5 mlkg combined with dexamethasone 0.2 mgkg. These treatments are given to manage pain after surgery. During the study, pain scores will be monitored at 15-minute intervals for the first two hours after surgery, then at 4, 6, 8, 12, and 24 hours. The main outcome measured is the duration of effective postoperative pain relief. The study is sponsored by Sohag University and expects to complete by December 2025.
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Brief Title
Dexmedetomidine Versus Dexamethasone as Adjuvants to Bupivacaine in Caudal Epidural Block
Research Team
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Reham R Younis, resident
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Hala M Hashem, assistant professor
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