RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07108764

Intraoperative Infusion of Either Lidocaine or Dexmedetomidine on Regional Cerebral Oxygen Saturation and Postoperative Delirium in Elderly Patients Undergoing Abdominal Surgeries

Effect of Intraoperative Infusion of Either Lidocaine or Dexmedetomidine on Regional Cerebral Oxygen Saturation and Postoperative Delirium in Elderly Patients Undergoing Abdominal Surgeries

Sponsor

Tanta University

Enrollment

100 participants

Start Date

Apr 17, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Cerebral oxygen saturation Dexmedetomidine Elderly Patients Postoperative Delirium Abdominal Surgeries Lidocaine Intraoperative Infusion

Summary

This study aims to compare the effect of intraoperative infusion of either lidocaine or dexmedetomidine on the incidence of postoperative delirium (POD) in elderly patients undergoing major surgeries. It also aims to evaluate the impact of both medications on intraoperative regional cerebral oxygen saturation (rSO₂).

Eligibility

Min Age: 65 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a drug called Dexmedetomidine and a drug called Lidocaine for people with abdominal surgeries, cerebral oxygen saturation, and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 65 Years and older.

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Interventions

DRUGLidocaine

Patients will receive an IV bolus (50 ml) of lidocaine (1mg/kg) diluted with saline over 10 min before induction of anesthesia. This will be followed by intraoperative lidocaine infusion in a dose of 1.5mg /kg/hr till the end of surgery.

DRUGDexmedetomidine

Patients will receive an IV bolus (50 ml) of dexmedetomidine in dose 0.5 μg/kg over 10 min before induction of anesthesia. This will be followed by intraoperative dexmedetomidine infusion in a dose of 0.3 μg/kg/hr till the end of surgery.