COMPARISON OF BUPIVACAINE WITH AND WITHOUT DEXMEDETOMIDINE IN CAUDAL BLOCK AMONG CHILDREN UNDERGO… (NCT07140627) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 1
COMPARISON OF BUPIVACAINE WITH AND WITHOUT DEXMEDETOMIDINE IN CAUDAL BLOCK AMONG CHILDREN UNDERGOING INGUINAL HERNIOTOMY
Pakistan60 participantsStarted 2024-08-01
Plain-language summary
A random controlled trial, was held at Jinnah Hospital in Lahore, consisting of 60 male pediatrics (6 months to 12 years), who were undergoing unilateral inguinal herniotomy or hydrocele repair. Patients were randomly allocated in two groups: Group A alone received 1 mL/kg 0.25% bupivacaine, while Group B received the same dose with 1 μg/kg dexmedetomidine. The pain score was evaluated by Wong-Beker Face Scale postoperatively every two hours, rescue analgesia (intravenous paracetamol 10 mg/kg) when the pain score reached ≥4
Who can participate
Age range
6 Years – 12 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Male children who were undergoing elective unilateral inguinal herniotomy or hydrocele surgery
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients were excluded if they were already on analgesic (according to medical records)
* Obstructed inguinal hernias or bilateral hernias (confirmed through ultrasound)
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
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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Post operative Pain
Timeframe: 2 hourly assessment for 8 hours on basis of pain score