Clinical trials: Dexmedetomidine
Anxiety, Burns
Patient-Controlled Anxiolysis With Dexmedetomidine (PCA-DEX) for Burn-care Dressing Changes
The primary aim of this pilot study is to establish the safety and feasibility of patient-controlled administration with dexmedetomidine for anxiolysis (PCA-DEX) during burn care dressings for patients with burn injury.
- Trial name
- NCT02409810
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Chronic Pain
Study on the Effects of Intravenous Dexmedetomidine on Pain in Patients Undergoing Elective Spinal Surgery
This is a randomized, prospective, double-blind , placebo-controlled trial examining the effects of intraoperative dexmedetomidine infusion on pain in patients undergoing lumbar spinal fusion surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT03325972
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 83 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Opioid Use, Unspecified, Bariatric Surgery Candidate
Effect of Opioid Free Anesthetic on Post-Operative Opioid Consumption After Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery
A comparison of post-operative opioid use in laparoscopic bariatric surgery patients receiving opioid or opioid-free anesthesia.
- Conditions
- Opioid Use, Unspecified, Bariatric Surgery Candidate, Anesthesia
- Trial name
- NCT04081545
- Testing
- Opioid Anesthetics, Non Opioid Analgesics
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 181 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Christine Oryhan
Nerve Block
Lidocaine Combined Dexmedetomidine for Obturator Nerve Block
Hypothesis: Dexmedetomidine as an adjuvant of lidocaine can decrease the median effective concentration(EC50) of lidocaine for obturator nerve block during transurethral resection of bladder tumor
- Trial name
- ONB (NCT02066727)
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, Normal Saline
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Guolin Wang
Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF), Ventricular Septal Defects (VSD)
Measures to Lower the Stress Response in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Cardiac surgery induces a measurable stress response in patients which leads to increased morbidity and mortality post-operatively.
- Conditions
- Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF), Ventricular Septal Defects (VSD), Atrioventricular Septal Defects (AVSD)
- Trial name
- NCT00848393
- Testing
- Fentanyl (High Dose), Fentanyl (Low Dose), Fentanyl (Low Dose) + Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Nationwide Children's Hospital
Mechanical Ventilation, Critical Illness
Dexmedetomidine Versus Propofol in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)
This is a randomized controlled trial to compare propofol to dexmedetomidine for prolonged sedation (> 24 hours) in critically ill patients who require mechanical ventilation.
- Trial name
- NCT01059929
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, Propofol, Fentanyl
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Oxidative Stress, Cognition Disorders
The Effect of Dexmedetomidine Infusion on Post-operative Cognitive Function and Oxidative Stress in Cardiac Surgery
Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of dexmedetomidine in reducing postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) in cardiac surgical patients which use cardiopulmonary bypass machine (CPB).
- Trial name
- NCT03054857
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Chulalongkorn University
Sleep, Sedation Complication
Closed Loop Acoustic Stimulation During Sedation With Dexmedetomidine
Prospective within-subject study of dexmedetomidine sedation paired with CLAS conditions in repeated blocks. Intervention will consist of CLAS in-phase with EEG slow waves.
- Trial name
- CLASS-D (NCT04206059)
- Testing
- MRI, Quantitative Sensory Testing (QST), Home sleep study
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Pain, Post-operative
Placebo-Controlled Evaluation of Intranasal Dexmedetomidine for Postoperative Analgesia Following Bunionectomy
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the analgesic efficacy of two dose levels of DEX-IN compared with placebo, using the summed pain intensity difference over the first 48 hours (SPID48) in subjects with acute…
- Trial name
- NCT02169336
- Testing
- Intranasal Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 95 people
- Sponsor
- Baudax Bio
Colonoscopy
Propofol and Dexmedetomidine Versus a Propofol Only Regimen for Sedation During Colonoscopy
An ideal sedative for colonoscopy should have properties that include: rapid onset and offset of action, provide cardiopulmonary stability, have minimal adverse effects, and allow for smooth recovery, and early discharge.
- Trial name
- NCT03139279
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, Propofol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 122 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- State University of New York - Downstate Medical Center
Complex Partial Seizures
Intra Cranial EEG Activity During Dexmedetomidine Sedation
Various parts of the brain are sensitive to various anesthetics.We like to study the effect of dexmedetomidine on the different parts of the brain in patients who are coming for DBS electrode removal under sedation.
- Trial name
- NCT01648959
- Testing
- EEG Recording
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Pain
Evaluation of Dexmedetomidine on Post-operative Narcotic Requirements and Pain Scores in Bariatric Patients
The purpose of the study is to determine whether a single bolus dose of dexmedetomidine administered during bariatric surgery has any effect on the amount of narcotic pain medications required by an individual after surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT02604940
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, Normal Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- West Virginia University
Acute Respiratory Failure
Efficacy and Safety of Dexmedetomidine During Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
The purpose of the study is to determine the efficacy and safety of dexmedetomidine during Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV) for patients with acute respiratory failure compared to standard analgesic/sedation…
- Trial name
- NCT00871624
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Tufts Medical Center
Sleep, Insomnia
Repurposing Dexmedetomidine as an Orally Administered Sleep Therapeutic
The broad objective of this investigation is to assess the safety and efficacy of oral therapy with dexmedetomidine for the induction and maintenance of restful sleep.
- Trial name
- NCT02818569
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Anesthesia
Open-Label, Safety, and Efficacy Study of Dexmedetomidine in Preterm Subjects Ages ≥28 Weeks to <36 Weeks Gestational Age
The primary objective of this study is to characterize the safety, and efficacy of Dexmedetomidine (DEX) administered as an intravenous (IV) loading dose followed by a continuous IV infusion in preterm subjects, ages ≥ 28 weeks…
- Trial name
- NCT01508455
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, Midazolam, Fentanyl
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Hospira, now a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer
Pain, Postoperative
Thoracic Paravertebral Block Using Ropivacaine and Dexmedetomidine
The hypothesis of the study is whether dexmedetomidine plus local anesthetic ropivacaine could extend the pain relieve time compared with only ropivacaine when thoracic paravertebral block is performed at the end of…
- Trial name
- NCT02814890
- Testing
- Video-assisted Pneumonectomy, Thoracic paravertebral block
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- Jianghui Xu
Breast Feeding, Analgesia Obstetrical
Intravenous Dexmedetomidine for Cesarean Section
Nervous, anxiety, fear and other psychological reactions always appears in parturients during cesarean section. This study intends to investigate the effectiveness and safety of dexmedetomidine combined with butorphanol tartrate…
- Conditions
- Breast Feeding, Analgesia Obstetrical, Postoperative Pain
- Trial name
- NCT03065530
- Testing
- Normal Saline, Dexmedetomidine 0.03ug/kg/h, Dexmedetomidine 0.05ug/kg/h
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University
Anesthesia
The Synergistic Effect of Dexmedetomidine on Propofol for Sedation for Pediatric Endoscopy
The primary aim of this study is to compare the propofol requirements of children who receive propofol with that of children who receive dexmedetomidine prior to propofol, for sedation for upper and lower endoscopic procedures.
- Trial name
- NCT02952222
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, Propofol (Group P), Propofol (Group DP)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- Keira Mason
Sedation
Study Evaluating Safety and Efficacy of Dexmedetomidine (DEX) in Intubated and Mechanically Ventilated Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Subjects
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of dexmedetomidine (DEX) in intubated and mechanically ventilated pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT00875550
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, Midazolam, Fentanyl
- Where
- 37 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 175 people
- Sponsor
- Hospira, now a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer
Pulmonary Hypertension
Sedation With Dexmedetomidine During Cardiac Catheterization
Clinical dose escalation drug trial to evaluate the effect of 3 different doses of dexmedetomidine on the pulmonary vascular bed in pediatric subjects with elevated pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR).
- Trial name
- NCT01072643
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Aruna Nathan