252
Participants
Start Date
February 21, 2020
Primary Completion Date
December 31, 2026
Study Completion Date
December 31, 2026
Dexamethasone 4mg
To guarantee rapid onset as well as effective postoperative analgesia, a 20 mL volume of local anesthetic has been selected for performing the ACB. The block solution will be a 20 ml volume for all groups, prepared by mixing 18 ml of ropivacaine 0.5% mixed with an additional 2 ml prepared according to the randomization.
Dexmedetomidine
To guarantee rapid onset as well as effective postoperative analgesia, a 20 mL volume of local anesthetic has been selected for performing the ACB. The block solution will be a 20 ml volume for all groups, prepared by mixing 18 ml of ropivacaine 0.5% mixed with an additional 2 ml prepared according to the randomization.
Saline
Control/Placebo intervention
RECRUITING
Women's College Hospital, Toronto
University Health Network, Toronto
OTHER
Women's College Hospital
OTHER