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The use of dexamethasone, administered either systemically or perineurally, as an adjunct to peripheral or neuraxial regional blocks, is currently one of the hottest topics in the field of regional anesthesia.


Clinical Trial Description

A large number of clinical studies have investigated this off-label application of dexamethasone in recent years, with many reporting enhanced sensory block and/or improved postoperative analgesia following either intravenous (i.v.) or perineural dexamethasone. Dexamethasone is potent, selective glucocorticoid having minimal mineralocorticoid action. Systemic anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties may be responsible for the prolongation of analgesia when administered intravenously. Various studies proved the efficacy of steroids for the prolongation of the effects of regional nerve blocks. We decided to conduct the present study to evaluate the effects of intravenous (IV) dexamethasone on the subarachnoid block. ;


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NCT number NCT04778189
Study type Interventional
Source Assiut University
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Status Completed
Phase Phase 2
Start date December 1, 2021
Completion date May 1, 2023

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