Pregabalin Versus Dexmedetomidine for Delirium Treatment After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Pregabalin, Delirium Treatment, Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Pregabalin
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: CABG patients ≥ 65 years of age both genders American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification II or III planned for fast track developed postoperative delirium (POD). Exclusion Criteria: Patients who had history of psychiatric diseases; inability to communicate; previous history of POD; preoperative sick sinus syndrome, allergy/sensitivity to pregabalin or dexmedetomidine, severe bradycardia (heart rate <50 beat per minute), second-degree or above atrioventricular block without pacemaker; severe hepatic or renal insufficiency. Previous cardiac or thoracic surgery, known diagnosis of depression or other major psychiatric diseases, cognitive impairment or inability to cooperate with the study, renal insufficiency, and history of substance abuse.
Sites / Locations
- Islam MorsyRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Pregabalin group
Dexmedetomidine group
Patients will receive pregabalin capsules (75 mg) every 12 h for 24 hours by nasogastric tube.
Patients will receive a bolus dose of 0.4 μg/kg dexmedetomidine (over a period of 10 to 20 min) followed by an infusion of 0.2 to 0.7 μg/h.