Title

The Effect of Dexmedetomidine on Postoperative Analgesia
Assessment of the Effect of Dexmedetomidine in the Management of Postoperative Pain When Combined With Fentanyl in the Patient-controlled Analgesia
  • Phase

    Phase 4
  • Study Type

    Interventional
  • Status

    Completed No Results Posted
  • Study Participants

    95
The purpose of this study is to determine whether additional Dexmedetomidine to patient controlled analgesia can reduce fentanyl consumption.
Study Started
Jun 30
2011
Primary Completion
Feb 29
2012
Study Completion
Feb 29
2012
Last Update
Mar 08
2012
Estimate

Drug Fentanyl

Fentanyl 2500mcg+NS50ml

Drug Dexmedetomidine

Fentanyl 2500mcg+Dexmedetomidine 500mcg + NS 45ml

F Placebo Comparator

Fentanyl+Normal saline

D Experimental

Fentanyl+Dexmedetomidine

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Elective surgery for colon cancer

Exclusion Criteria:

Liver disease
Kidney disease
Allergy for study drugs
Inability to receive patient controlled analgesia
No Results Posted