UnknownPhase 4

Comparison of Dexmedetomidine and Meperidine for the Prevention of Shivering Following Coronary Artery Bypass Graft

China180 participantsStarted 2021-07-15

Plain-language summary

This study aims to compare the effects of dexmedetomidine and meperidine on the incidence of shivering in patients undergoing CABG.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 75 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: (1) aged between 18 and 75 years, (2) undergoing elective CABG, (3) ASA grade of II-IV, and (4) in accordance with ethical guidelines, patients must voluntarily participate in the trial and sign the informed consent for the clinical study. Exclusion Criteria: (1) patients with neurological or psychiatric disorders, (2) hepatic and renal dysfunction, (3) severe hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism, (4) a body temperature greater than 38 °C or less than 36 °C, (5) postoperative hemodynamic instability, (6) preoperative use of a left ventricular assistance device, (7) pa severe diabetic complications (diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperosmolar coma, various infections, diabetic nephropathy), (8) participation in other clinical studies within the past 3 months, (9) acute or chronic pain, (10) addiction to opioids, (11) drug abuse, (12) pain management, and (13) neuromuscular disease, (14) on-pump CABG.

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

The incidence of postoperative shivering

Timeframe: Within postoperative 24 hours

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04735965

SponsorQianfoshan Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-07

Contact for this trial

Cuicui Cao

+8615863187590 cccbzyxy@163.com

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 75 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.