Clinical trials: Dexmedetomidine
Post-operative Pain, Respiratory Depression
Dexmedetomidine for the Control of Post-Operative Pain in Thoracotomy Patients
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, efficacy, hemodynamic and respiratory stability of a low-dose of dexmedetomidine infusion in post-operative surgical in-patients undergoing thoracic surgery after discharge…
- Trial name
- NCT00345384
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor Research Institute
Postoperative Delirium, PD
Perioperative Cognitive Function - Dexmedetomidine and Cognitive Reserve
Elderly patients who undergo anesthesia and non-cardiac surgery are subject to deterioration of brain function including the development of postoperative delirium (PD) and postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD).
- Conditions
- Postoperative Delirium, PD, Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction, POCD
- Trial name
- NCT00561678
- Testing
- Precedex (Dexmedetomidine)
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 404 people
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Gastrointestinal Disease
Sedation Using Intranasal Dexmedetomidine in Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, like many other diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, may be associated with discomfort. Although upper endoscopy is usually of shorter duration and better tolerated by patients, most trials…
- Trial name
- NCT01887184
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy, Pain
Dexmedetomidine Use in Infants Undergoing Cooling Due to Neonatal Encephalopathy (DICE Trial)
Management of neonatal pain and sedation often includes opioid therapy. A growing body of evidence suggests long-term harm associated with neonatal opioid exposure.
- Trial name
- DICE (NCT04772222)
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Morphine Sulfate
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Withdrawal; Therapeutic Substance
Protocolized Initiation of Clonidine to Prevent Dexmedetomidine Withdrawal
The purpose of this study is to determine if the protocolized use of clonidine will reduce dexmedetomidine withdrawal symptoms, reduce PICU length of stay, and reduce costs related to sedation during hospital admission.
- Trial name
- NCT05575219
- Testing
- Clonidine (without protocolized initiation), Clonidine (protocolized initiation)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 128 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
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
Agitation, Anesthesia
Use of Dexmedetomidine to Reduce Emergence Delirium Incident in Children
Emergence delirium (ED) from general anesthesia posts risk and harm to pediatric population undergo general anesthesia. The purpose of the study is to compare the use of dexmedetomidine versus placebo in reducing the incidence…
- Conditions
- Agitation, Anesthesia, Pediatrics
- Trial name
- DexPeds (NCT00857727)
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center
Hypoplastic Left Heart, Tetralogy of Fallot
Understanding Dexmedetomidine In Infants Post-Operative From Cardiac Surgery
This study is being conducted to determine what dexmedetomidine does to the body and in turn, what how the body handles the medication.
- Conditions
- Hypoplastic Left Heart, Tetralogy of Fallot, Tricuspid Atresia
- Trial name
- InfantDex (NCT00573066)
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Athena Zuppa
Delirium, Agitation
Randomized Controlled Trial of Dexmedetomidine for the Treatment of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Delirium
The purpose of the research is to see if dexmedetomidine (a drug that has a calming effect - a sedative) is effective for the treatment of acute delirium
- Trial name
- NCT00351299
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, Standard of Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Anesthesia, Pain
Memory & Conditioning Under Anesthesia
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of pain on long-term memory and conditioned physiologic responses in the presence and absence of distinct intravenous anesthetics.
- Trial name
- MCA (NCT04062123)
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, Propofol, Fentanyl
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 92 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Keith M Vogt
Heart Disease
Ancillary Effects of Dexmedetomidine Sedation After Cardiac Surgery
Ancillary Effects of Dexmedetomidine Sedation After Cardiac Surgery
- Trial name
- Decade (NCT02004613)
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 798 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Rapid Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Rate Control
Controlling Rapid Atrial Fibrillation With Dexmedetomidine
The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of Dexmedetomidine (DEX), on heart rate control in patients with rapid atrial fibrillation (AF) through a pragmatic, randomized, double blinded study comparing the addition of…
- Trial name
- C-RAD (NCT04042727)
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Normal Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Stony Brook University
Dexmedetomidine, Congenital Heart Disease
Pharmacokinetic Study of Intranasal Dexmedetomidine in Pediatric Patients With Congenital Heart Disease
The main objectives of the study are to determine peak plasma drug concentration levels and corresponding time of dexmedetomidine following intranasal administration in children age ≥1 mo to ≤ 6 yr with congenital heart disease…
- Trial name
- NCT03417999
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Interstitial Cystitis
Usefulness of Dexmedetomidine on Post-operative Pain Management in Patients With Interstitial Cystitis
The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of dexmedetomidine while patients undergo treatment for Interstitial Cystitis (IC).
- Trial name
- NCT01195116
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, Normal Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
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
Brain Injury, Intracranial Pressure
Precedex Versus Propofol-Awakening for Reducing Brain Injury Expansion
The purpose of this study is to evaluate brain injury when two different drugs (propofol and precedex) are used to sedate patients who need a neurologic exam.
- Trial name
- PrePARE (NCT00538616)
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, Propofol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Carmelo Graffagnino
Spinal Fusion Acquired, Spinal Stenosis
Intraoperative Infusion of Precedex to Reduce Length of Stay After Lumbar Spine Fusion
Major lumbar spine surgery causes inflammation, soreness and swelling that can delay discharge from the hospital. Dexmedetomidine (DEX) has been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects.
- Conditions
- Spinal Fusion Acquired, Spinal Stenosis, Lesions of Lumbosacral Intervertebral Disc, Spinal Diseases
- Trial name
- DEXREDLOS (NCT00808665)
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, 0.9% Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Sedation
A Trial Of Oral Chloral Hydrate Versus Intranasal Dexmedetomidine For Sedated Abr Exams
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of oral chloral hydrate to intranasal dexmedetomidine for the successful completion of a sedated ABR exam (hearing exam).
- Trial name
- NCT01255904
- Testing
- Chloral Hydrate, Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
Dexmedetomidine and Propofol in Children With History of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
The purpose of this research study is to examine the effects of two commonly used anesthetic drugs, dexmedetomidine and propofol, have on the shape and muscle tone of the upper airway in children, adolescents, and young adults…
- Trial name
- NCT01344759
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, Propofol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Pain
Dexmedetomidine-ketamine in Femur Proximal Fracture Patients
Comparison study of analgesic effects for dexmedetomidine-fentanyl vs dexmedetomidine-ketamine lateral position for spinal anesthesia in femur proximal fracture patients
- Trial name
- NCT02150759
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, Fentanyl, Ketamine
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Inje University