Clinical Trial

Effect of Dexamethasone on Post-spinal Hypotension

Recruiting Phase 4
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Record status
This record was last updated February 11, 2025 (before its estimated April 2025 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if intravenous dexamethasone is effective for prevention of post spinal hypotension in geriatric population undergoing orthopedic surgeries. The main question aim to answer is: Does intravenous dexamethasone in participants undergoing orthopedic procedures of lower limb under spinal anesthesia prevents post spinal hypotension? Researchers are comparing two groups of participants * Participants in (Dexamethasone Group) Group D are receiving intravenous dexamethasone 8mg preoperatively * Participants in (Placebo Group) Group P are receiving placebo preoperatively.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT06819436
Lead Sponsor Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Institue of Trauma
Conditions Post Spinal Anaesthesia Hypotension, Geriatric Population, Orthopedic Surgeries
Enrollment 170 participants
Start Date 2025-02
Primary Completion 2025-04 (estimated)
Study Completion 2025-05 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-02-11