New cocktail could keep knee surgery patients Pain-Free longer
NCT ID NCT07522736
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether adding dexmedetomidine to standard spinal anesthesia can extend pain relief after knee surgery. Researchers will compare three different doses of dexmedetomidine in 120 men undergoing knee orthopedic surgery. The main goal is to see how long it takes before patients need additional pain medication.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- dexmedetomidine
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could give patients longer pain relief after knee surgery, reducing the need for strong painkillers like morphine.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early dose-finding study, so results may not apply to everyone. There is also a risk of side effects like slow heart rate or low blood pressure.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cairo University
RECRUITINGCairo, 12613, Egypt
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