Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
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Description Module
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2025-12-25 @ 2:07 AM
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2025-12-25 @ 2:07 AM
NCT ID:
NCT03632460
Brief Summary:
The aim of the study is to investigate the effect of preoperative epidural dexmedetomidine compared to dexamethasone on postoperative pain control, analgesic consumption and oxydative stress response in patients undergoing thoracic surgery
Detailed Description:
The aim of the study is to investigate the effect of preoperative epidural dexmedetomidine compared to dexamethasone on postoperative pain control, analgesic consumption and oxydative stress response in patients undergoing thoracic surgery.
Investigation will include patients between 30-70 years undergoing thoracic surgery due to malignant process of lung or oesophagus.
Patients are divided in two groups: epidural administration of 0.375% ropivacaine with 1 mcg/kg dexmedetomidine (group 1) and epidural administration of 0.375% ropivacaine with 8 mg dexamethasone.
Study:
NCT03632460
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT03632460