Overview

A Comparison Between Dexmedetomidine and Propofol-fentanyl Infusions for Sedation for Colonoscopy Procedures

Status:
Completed

Trial end date:
2023-05-06

Target enrollment:
0

Participant gender:
All

Summary

Background: Different intravenous sedative drugs have been utilized for colonoscopy, with many anesthetists for painless sedation or monitored anesthesia care. The aim of this study was the quality of colonoscopy and the incidence of adverse events such as respiratory depression, hemodynamic instability, and failure to provide adequate sedation.

Phase:

N/A

Accepts Healthy Volunteers?

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Details

Lead Sponsor:

Zulekha Hospitals

Collaborator:

Al-Azhar University

Treatments:

Fentanyl
Propofol

Criteria

- Inclusion Criteria:

1. both sexes

2. 21-60 years old, with

3. ASA physical status -

- Exclusion Criteria:

- severe cardiovascular or respiratory disease

- (ASA grade ≥III)

- pregnancy

- allergies to the drugs being used

- known alcohol or substance abuse

- expected communication difficulties with the patient.