A study comparing dexamethasone and dexmedetomidine added to ropivacaine given for the pain relief block for the patients undergoing total knee replacement surgery

Authors
Category Primary study
Registry of TrialsClinical Trials Registry - India
Year 2026
INTERVENTION: Intervention1: Ropivacaine and Dexmedetomidine: Ultrasound‐guided adductor canal block with 20 mL of 0.2% ropivacaine plus dexmedetomidine 0.5 g/kg (diluted to a total volume of 22 mL) single time administered and observed postoperatively for 24 hours Control Intervention1: Ropivacaine and dexamethasone: Ultrasound‐guided adductor canal block with 20 mL of 0.2% ropivacaine plus dexamethasone 4 mg (diluted to a total volume of 22 mL) single time administered and observed postoperatively for 24 hours CONDITION: Health Condition 1: M171‐ Unilateral primary osteoarthritisof knee PRIMARY OUTCOME: Duration of postoperative analgesia, defined as the time from completion of the ultrasound‐guided adductor canal block to the first request for rescue analgesia.Timepoint: Within the first 24 hours after surgery. SECONDARY OUTCOME: VAS scores on rest and movement. Total opioid consumption and adverse events anyTimepoint: Within 24 hours after surgery INCLUSION CRITERIA: Patients who are willing to give informed consent and belongs to ASA 1 or 2
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First added on: Oct 08, 2026