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Intraperitoneal Dexmedetomidine Versus Magnesium as Adjuvants to Bupivacaine in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Egypt80 participantsStarted 2026-05-03

Plain-language summary

Although both dexmedetomidine and magnesium sulphate have been individually evaluated as adjuvants to local anesthetics, direct comparisons between the two agents in intraperitoneal instillation during laparoscopic cholecystectomy remain limited. Understanding their relative efficacy and safety could provide valuable guidance for optimizing perioperative analgesia in these patients.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 60 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18-60 years * ASA physical status I-II * scheduled for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy under general anesthesia. Exclusion Criteria: * Known hypersensitivity to study drugs * history of cardiac arrhythmias or conduction abnormalities * severe hepatic/renal impairment * chronic opioid or analgesic use * pregnancy * conversion to open surgery * drain insertion.

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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?
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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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What they're measuring

Postoperative pain scores (VAS)

Timeframe: postoperative day 1

Quality of recovery

Timeframe: postoperative day 1

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07693621

SponsorAlexandria University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-11-03

Contact for this trial

sarah m elgamal, MD

01005496440 sarahelgamal1990@yahoo.com

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