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The Effect of Opioid-Free Anesthesia in TMJ Surgery: A Prospective Study
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Dexmedetomidine / Ketamine / Lidocaine for Temporomandibular Joint Disorders. Completed, enrolled 60 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study aims is to evaluate the effect of opioid free total intravenous anesthesia on postoperative quality of recovery in patients undergoing oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMF) temporomandibular joint (TMJ) surgery.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Patients in this group will receive an infusion of lidocaine, ketamine, or dexmedetomidine supplemented with other intravenous analgesics and intravenous and inhaled anesthetics, as needed clinically. This includes administration of 5 mcg/kg/min of ketamine plus 0.5 - 1.0 µg/kg/hr of dexmedetomidine (Precedex) as a continuous infusion, started from induction to stop one hour before surgery is anticipated to end.