New study aims to reduce opioid use in High-Risk amputation surgeries
NCT ID NCT07640516
First seen Jun 14, 2026 · Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether adding dexmedetomidine or fentanyl to a numbing medicine (bupivacaine) in a nerve block can provide better pain control for high-risk patients undergoing a leg amputation above the knee. The goal is to see which approach delays the need for extra pain medicine and reduces overall morphine use. The study involves 64 adults with serious heart or lung conditions who are scheduled for this surgery.
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Cairo, Egypt
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