NCT07088900View on ClinicalTrials.gov

The Effectiveness of Dexmedetomidine as an Adjuvant for Bupivacaine Caudal Block in Pediatric Open Appendectomy Under General Anesthesia

NARecruitingINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

60

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

August 1, 2025

Primary Completion Date

October 31, 2025

Study Completion Date

November 30, 2025

Conditions
AppendectomyPediatric
Interventions
PROCEDURE

caudal block using dexmedetomidine with bupivacaine

Patients will receive a single-shot caudal block with 1 mL/kg of 0.25% bupivacaine mixed with 1 µg/kg of dexmedetomidine (diluted in 1 mL of normal saline).

PROCEDURE

caudal block with bupivacaine

Patients will receive a single-shot caudal block with 1 mL/kg of 0.25% bupivacaine mixed with 1 mL of normal saline

Trial Locations (1)

Unknown

RECRUITING

Ain Shams university hospitals, Cairo

All Listed Sponsors
lead

Ain Shams University

OTHER