Spinal anesthesia boost: which dexmedetomidine dose works best for C-Sections?
NCT ID NCT07395271
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed Phase 4 trial tested two different doses (5 mcg vs 10 mcg) of dexmedetomidine added to standard spinal anesthesia for women having planned C-sections. The goal was to see which dose provides longer pain relief and muscle relaxation. Sixty women aged 20-40 participated, and researchers measured how long the anesthesia lasted and monitored heart rate and blood pressure.
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 successful, this could help doctors choose the best dose of dexmedetomidine to improve pain control and recovery after C-section.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 60 participants. Results may not apply to all patients or settings, and side effects like changes in heart rate or blood pressure are possible.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 4
Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.
- Participants
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60 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2025
- Finished
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Jan 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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20 to 40 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Parturients aged 20-40 years * ASA physical status II * Scheduled for elective cesarean section * Ability to provide informed written consent Exclusion Criteria: * ASA physical status III or higher * Emergency cesarean section * Previous labor analgesia * History of cardiovascular, neurological, or systemic disease * Contraindications to spinal anesthesia * Surgery duration exceeding 60 minutes
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bahria International Hospital
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, 46220, Pakistan
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