Dexmedetomidine Versus Fentanyl as Adjuvants to Erector Spinae Plane Block for Postoperative Analgesia Following Simple Nephrectomy: A Randomized Clinical Trial

ConditionNephrectomy
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phasePhase 2, Phase 3
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorAssiut University

About this trial

The aim of this clinical trial is to compare the time to first analgesic request between dexmedetomidine and fentanyl as adjuvants in erector spinae plane block in patients undergoing simple nephrectomy .

• Secondary outcome Pain scores; Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) at rest and when coughing \[at 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 and 24 hours postoperatively.\] The total opiod dose in the first 24 hours postoperatively. Duration of analgesia is defined as duration between block administration and time of first analgesic request.

Any adverse effects related to anesthesia or the technique. Incidence of Postoperative nausea \& vomiting . Block related complication during and after block procedure till 24hours postoperatively (local anesthetic systemic toxicity, pneumothorax and vascular puncture during block procedure).

Intraoperative haemodynamics parameters MAP ,HR , co2 and SP O2 . Postoperative haemodynamics parameters MAP , HR and SP O2 \[at 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 and 24 hours postoperatively. \]

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Age >18 years old Both sex patients who are American society of Anesthesiologists class I or

Disqualifiers

Patient's refusal.

body mass index (BMI) ≥40 kg/m2.

Local infection at site of block.

Spine deformities

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Erector Spinae Plane Block
  • Dexmedetomidine
  • fentanyl

Treatment groups

46 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators