Clinical Trial

The Analgesic Efficacy of Dexmedetomidine Versus Fentanyl as an Adjuvant to Bupivacaine in Ultrasound Guided Peripheral Nerve Blocks as a Solo Anesthetic Technique in High Risk Patients Undergoing Unilateral Above Knee Amputation .

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Summary
The aim of this study is to compare the analgesic efficacy and safety of dexmedetomidine versus fentanyl as adjuvants to bupivacaine in ultrasound-guided combined supra-inguinal fascia iliaca and proximal sciatic nerve blocks used as a solo anesthetic technique in high-risk patients undergoing unilateral above knee amputation.
Protocol Amendment History 1 change
critical Recruitment opened 2026-07-14
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07640516
Lead Sponsor Kasr El Aini Hospital
Conditions Analgesia Assessment, Above Knee Amputation, Fentanyl vs Dexmedetomidine
Enrollment 64 participants
Start Date 2026-07-01
Primary Completion 2027-01-01 (estimated)
Study Completion 2027-03-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-07-13