Clinical Trial: Dexmedetomidine for Improved Pain Relief and Recovery in Spine Surgery
Study Status: COMPLETED
Recruit Status: COMPLETED
Condition: Pain, Postoperative
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: Optimal-dose of Dexmedetomidine as Adjuvant to Epidural Local Anesthetic/Steroid Injectate to Improve Pain and Quality of Waking in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Case-control
Brief Summary:
Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a prevalent condition causing significant pain, disability, and reduced quality of life.While various treatments like exercise, NSAIDs, and spinal manipulation are recommended, their effectiveness is limited.Epidural steroid injections can provide short-term relief but may not be cost-effective and have associated risks.Dexmedetomidine (DXM) is a selective ?2-adrenergic agonist with analgesic properties.It has been used as an adjuvant to anesthetics and analgesics to enhance pain…
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