Examining the effects of dexmedetomidine on eye pressure during spine surgeries

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 clinical trial investigates how dexmedetomidine, a sedative, affects intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients undergoing elective spine surgeries while in a prone position under general anesthesia. It is a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded trial involving adult patients classified as ASA physical status I, II, or III. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either dexmedetomidine or normal saline, with IOP measurements taken during the procedure to assess the drug's impact. The study aims to provide insights into managing IOP during surgeries that may pose risks to patients with eye conditions.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Adult patients undergoing scheduled spine surgery performed in prone position under general anaesthesia

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients who refuse to be a part of the study
* Patients with previous eye surgery
* Preexisting eye disease (e.g glaucoma)
* Allergy to the study drug or any drug which is in the trial
* Preoperative unstable hemodynamics

Where it's running

• 2nd Department of Anesthesiology, Attikon University Hospital
  Athens, Attica, Greece Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Paraskevi Matsota, Prof
• Email: matsota@yahoo.gr
• Phone: 6945544563

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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.