Dexmedetomidine versus dexamethasone added to bupivacaine for caudal epidural pain relief in children having inguinal hernia repair

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This is a prospective, randomized, double-blind comparison of two adjuvants added to 0.125% bupivacaine delivered via caudal epidural in children aged 2–6 undergoing inguinal hernia repair. Eligible children (ASA I–II) are randomized to receive either dexmedetomidine or dexamethasone with the local anesthetic, with clinicians and outcome assessors blinded to group assignment. Outcomes will include duration of postoperative analgesia, pain scores, need for rescue analgesics, and monitoring for hemodynamic or neurologic adverse effects. Standard perioperative care is provided at Sohag University Hospital with predefined exclusions such as sacral anomalies, local infection, coagulopathy, known drug allergy, or neurologic disease.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Children aged 2-6 years.
* Both sexes.
* American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I and II.
* Scheduled for inguinal hernia surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

* Parents or legal guardians refusal.
* Known hypersensitivity to any study drugs.
* Abnormal sacral anatomy
* Local infection at the injection site.
* Neurological disease.
* Coagulopathy.
* Mental retardation.

Where it's running

• Sohag university Hospital
  Sohag, Egypt Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Reham R Younis, resident
• Email: reham_ragab_post@med.sohag.edu.eg
• Phone: 01113405849

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.