Dexmedetomidine vs Labetalol for Airway Stress in Hypertensive Craniotomy Patients (NCT07034898) | Clinical Trial Compass
By InvitationPhase 4
Dexmedetomidine vs Labetalol for Airway Stress in Hypertensive Craniotomy Patients
Egypt60 participantsStarted 2025-04-01
Plain-language summary
This randomized trial compares dexmedetomidine and labetalol in controlling airway and hemodynamic stress during extubation in hypertensive patients undergoing craniotomy. Outcomes include extubation quality, vital signs, sedation, and adverse effects.
Who can participate
Age range
30 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:
* Age between 30 and 60 years
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status II
Diagnosed hypertension
Scheduled for elective craniotomy under general anesthesia
Able and willing to provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* ASA physical status III or IV
Uncontrolled comorbidities (e.g., diabetes mellitus)
Coagulopathy or current use of anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy
Known allergy or hypersensitivity to dexmedetomidine or labetalol
Emergency craniotomy
Pregnant or breastfeeding women
Patients with a history of severe cardiac arrhythmias
Inability to provide informed consent
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
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Quality of Extubation Assessed Using a Standardized 5-Point Scale
Timeframe: Within the first 5 minutes after extubation