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Could a simple additive make C-Section anesthesia safer and faster?

NCT ID NCT07465185

Symptom relief Sponsor: Benha University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study tests whether adding dexmedetomidine to the standard spinal anesthetic bupivacaine improves pain relief and recovery for women undergoing planned C-sections. 300 full-term pregnant women will be randomly assigned to receive either bupivacaine alone or bupivacaine plus dexmedetomidine. The goal is to see if the combination provides faster onset and shorter duration of numbness, leading to better recovery quality.

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Active substance
bupivacaine and dexmedetomidine
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a safer, more effective spinal anesthesia option for C-sections, with quicker recovery and fewer side effects.
What could go wrong
This is an early phase 2 trial with 300 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. Adding dexmedetomidine could also cause unexpected side effects like low blood pressure or slow heart rate.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 2

Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.

Participants

300 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2026

Finished

Sep 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 to 35 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * (1) Full-term pregnant women undergoing elective cesarean section under spinal anesthesia. (2) Age: 20 \~ 35 years. (3) ASA physical status II \~ III Exclusion Criteria: 1. Multiple pregnancies. 2. Cardiovascular disease(e.g., pre-eclampsia and hypertension). 3. Serious hepatic dysfunction (Child-Pugh class C). 4. serious renal dysfunction (undergoing dialysis before surgery). 5. History of alcohol or opioid addiction. 6. Contraindication to spinal anesthesia. 7. Refusing to sign informed consent.

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Anesthesia

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Banha Faculity of Medicine

    Banhā, Elqalyoubea,, 13511, Egypt

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