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Which spinal drug gets you home faster after anal surgery?

NCT ID NCT07156968

Symptom relief Sponsor: Ain Shams University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether adding fentanyl or dexmedetomidine to a standard spinal anesthetic (prilocaine) could shorten recovery time for people having day-case anal surgery. 159 adults participated. Researchers measured how quickly sensation returned and when patients were ready to go home. The goal is to find the best drug combination for a smoother, faster recovery.

What this could mean

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Active substance
bupivacaine-fentanyl and prilocaine-dexmedetomidine
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors choose the best spinal drug combination to speed up recovery and discharge after minor anal surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with no phase designation, so results may not apply broadly. The drugs carry risks like urinary retention or allergic reactions.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

159 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2022

Finished

May 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Ages 18-70 * ASA 1-3 * height \<155cm or \>175cm * Day case perianal surgery Exclusion Criteria: * Hypersensitivity to the study drugs * Refusal of patients. * Patients with contraindications for spinal anesthesia * previous voiding difficulty * patients taking anticholinergic medications. * emergency cases * Patients with contraindications for day case sitting.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Faculty of Medicine Ain Shams University

    Cairo, Egypt

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