Cataract surgery pain relief: which additive works best?
NCT ID NCT07671066
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether adding dexmedetomidine or dexamethasone to a local anesthetic mixture improves pain control and patient satisfaction during cataract surgery. 75 adults undergoing eye surgery received one of the two additives or a placebo. The main goal was to see how long it took before patients needed extra pain relief after surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Dexmedetomidine, Dexamethasone, Normal saline
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a better way to manage pain during and after cataract surgery, potentially reducing the need for strong painkillers.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 75 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The drugs are already used in other settings, so no major new breakthrough is expected.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Helwan University
Helwan, 11795, Egypt
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