Effects of Dexmedetomidine on Intraocular Pressure During Scheduled Spine Surgeries
ConditionIntraocular Pressure
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-90
SponsorAttikon Hospital
About this trial
The aim of this study is to examine the effects of intraoperative systemic use of dexmedetomidine on the intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients undergoing spine surgeries in a prone position under general anesthesia.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Adult patients undergoing scheduled spine surgery performed in prone position under general anaesthesia
Disqualifiers
Patients who refuse to be a part of the study
Patients with previous eye surgery
Preexisting eye disease (e.g glaucoma)
Allergy to the study drug or any drug which is in the trial
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Dexmedetomidine
- Normal Saline
Treatment groups
60 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov