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Dexmedetomidine Versus Dexamethasone as Adjuvants to Bupivacaine in Caudal Epidural Block

Dexmedetomidine Versus Dexamethasone as Adjuvants to Bupivacaine in Caudal Epidural Block

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2-6 years
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Phase N/A
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Overview

The goal of This prospective, randomized, double-blind comparative study is to compare the efficacy of dexamethasone and dexmedetomidine as adjuvants to bupivacaine 0.125% in caudal epidural block for pediatrics undergoing inguinal hernia surgery, aged 2-6 years.

of Both sex.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Children aged 2-6 years.
  • Both sexes.
  • American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I and II.
  • Scheduled for inguinal hernia surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Parents or legal guardians refusal.
  • Known hypersensitivity to any study drugs.
  • Abnormal sacral anatomy
  • Local infection at the injection site.
  • Neurological disease.
  • Coagulopathy.
  • Mental retardation.

Study details
    İnguinal Hernia

NCT07056244

Sohag University

15 October 2025

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