Remimazolam Versus Dexmedetomidine for Sedation During Neuraxial
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phasePhase 4
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age18+
SponsorIcahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Patients presenting for a scheduled cesarean delivery who require a neuraxial anesthetic will be randomized to receive intravenous remimazolam or dexmedetomidine for procedural sedation during the placement of their spinal or epidural anesthesia.
Pregnant patient scheduled for cesarean delivery
≥ 18 years old
≥ 37 weeks gestational age
Pregnant patients < 18 years old
Pregnant patients < 37 weeks gestational age
Has known hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines or dexmedetomidine
Has history of chronic benzodiazepine use or misuse