Prevention of Shivering After Spinal Anesthesia (NCT05718011) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 4
Prevention of Shivering After Spinal Anesthesia
Pakistan116 participantsStarted 2021-02-20
Plain-language summary
Recently, ketamine and dexmedetomidine have been used to prevent shivering during anaesthesia, with good results. Ketamine (a competitive NMDA receptor antagonist) plays a role in thermoregulation at various levels and ketamine, has been shown to inhibit postoperative shivering in some reports and studies.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 50 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients aged 20-50 years.
* Both genders
* ASA physical status I and II
* Undergoing lower abdominal or lower limb surgeries under spinal anaesthesia
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with history of thyroid and neuromuscular diseases
* Patients with severe hypovolemia
* Patients with febrile illness
* Patients who required blood transfusion during surgery
* Patients with body temperature ≤ 36˚C or ≥ 38˚C on thermometer
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
1
Postoperative Shivering
Timeframe: Change in every 10 minutes after spinal anesthesia till PACU discharge after 01 hour PACU stay.
Trial details
NCT IDNCT05718011
SponsorPakistan Air Force (PAF) Hospital Islamabad