CompletedPhase 2

Dexmedetomidine in Post Spinal Anesthesia Shivering

Egypt120 participantsStarted 2013-12

Plain-language summary

This study evaluated the effect of dexmedetomidine iv in three different doses in the treatment of shivering in patients undergoing minor elective abdominal surgery under spinal anesthesia, in comparison with intravenous pethidine.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 60 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * American Society of Anesthesiologist class I or II scheduled for elective minor lower abdominal operations under spinal anesthesia for an anticipated duration of \>60 and \<180 min. (e.g. inguinal herniorRaphy, umbilical hernia repair) who developed shivering during the intra or postoperative period Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with BMI\>30 kg /m2 * Initial body temperature \>38 C or \<36 C and those with a history of convulsions * Multiple allergies * Thyroid disease * Parkinson's disease * Dysautonomia * Raynaud's syndrome * Hypertension * Coronary artery disease or other cardio-respiratory or neuromuscular pathology * Middle ear pathology * A known history of alcohol use * Treatment with sedative hypnotic agents or vasodilators * Having contraindications to spinal anesthesia

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Shivering response rate (%)

Timeframe: 10 minutes

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02382432

SponsorAssiut University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2014-12

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 60 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.