CompletedPhase 3Phase 4ACTRN12611000772943

Comparison between intraarticular dexmedetomidine and morphine for postoperative analgesia after arthroscopic meniscal surgery


Sponsor

King Abdulaziz University

Enrollment

45 participants

Start Date

Apr 9, 2011

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

Summary

This randomized double-blind study was designed to determine the analgesic effects of intra-articular dexmedetomidine and to compare it with those of morphine in patients undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery.


Eligibility

Sex: Both males and femalesMin Age: 18 Yearss

Inclusion Criteria3

  • American Society of Anesthesiologists’ physical class I or II
  • Arthroscopic meniscal surgery under general anaesthesia
  • Elective surgery

Exclusion Criteria3

  • Regional anaesthesia
  • History of opioids or sedative agents use on regular basis for more than a week prior to surgery
  • renal impairment (serum creatinine > 200 mcg/ml)

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Interventions

Arm 1: Intra-articular dexmedetomidine 1 mcg/kg (in 20 ml saline) before wound closure once Arm 2: Intra-articular morphine 30 mcg/kg (in 20 ml saline) before wound closure once

Arm 1: Intra-articular dexmedetomidine 1 mcg/kg (in 20 ml saline) before wound closure once Arm 2: Intra-articular morphine 30 mcg/kg (in 20 ml saline) before wound closure once


Locations(1)

Saudi Arabia

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