Effect of Dexmedetomidine on Microsurgery Reconstruction in Cancer Patient (NCT06993740) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of Dexmedetomidine on Microsurgery Reconstruction in Cancer Patient
Indonesia60 participantsStarted 2025-06-10
Plain-language summary
This double-blinded randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effect of intraoperative dexmedetomidine administration on early flap viability and microvascular integrity in cancer patients undergoing elective microvascular reconstructive surgery. The primary outcome is clinical flap viability within 48 hours postoperatively, assessed using a standardized scoring system based on flap color, temperature, capillary refill time, and tissue turgor. Secondary outcomes include the evaluation of biomarkers related to endothelial glycocalyx degradation (syndecan-1), oxidative stress (SOD-1), inflammation (IL-6, IL-10), thrombosis (PAI-1), and angiogenesis (VEGF), as well as microcirculatory assessment using Sidestream Dark Field (SDF) imaging. The study is designed to determine whether dexmedetomidine improves early surgical outcomes by modulating pathophysiological processes involved in microvascular flap success.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Adult patients (aged 18-65 years) diagnosed with cancer who are scheduled to undergo microsurgical flap reconstruction.
. Patients within the age range of 18 to 65 years at the time of enrollment.
. Patients who provide written informed consent to participate in the study.
Exclusion criteria
. Patients with a history of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus.
. Patients diagnosed with chronic kidney disease.
. Patients with known liver failure.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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?
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