Intraoperative Infusion of Either Lidocaine or Dexmedetomidine on Regional Cerebral Oxygen Satura… (NCT07108764) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Intraoperative Infusion of Either Lidocaine or Dexmedetomidine on Regional Cerebral Oxygen Saturation and Postoperative Delirium in Elderly Patients Undergoing Abdominal Surgeries
Egypt100 participantsStarted 2025-04-17
Plain-language summary
This study aims to compare the effect of intraoperative infusion of either lidocaine or dexmedetomidine on the incidence of postoperative delirium (POD) in elderly patients undergoing major surgeries. It also aims to evaluate the impact of both medications on intraoperative regional cerebral oxygen saturation (rSO₂).
Who can participate
Age range
65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ≥ 65years old.
* Both sexes.
* Physical status classification of II - III according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA).
* Undergo elective non-cardiac surgeries.
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of mental illness, neurological illness, or scoring less than 8 using the abbreviated mental test (AMT) before operation.
* Severe hearing or visual impairment that may interfere with communication.
* Severe renal or hepatic dysfunction.
* Patients on central nervous system (CNS) medications (antipsychotics, anticonvulsants, antiparkinsonian, antidepressants).
* Contraindications to lidocaine or dexmedetomidine \[e.g., allergy, severe bradycardia, atrioventricular (AV) block\].
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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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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