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Opioid-sparing analgesia with clonidine versus fentanyl in inguinal hernia repair: a randomized clinical trial

This randomized/phase 3 clinical trial was triaged for Sentinel based on abstract review. It appears standard priority because it addresses a direct clinical or diagnostic question with stronger evidence maturity.

This randomized/phase 3 clinical trial was triaged for Sentinel based on abstract review. It appears standard priority because it addresses a direct clinical or diagnostic question with stronger evidence maturity.

What the study was

Study design
Randomized/phase 3 clinical trial
Sample size
138
Maturity
Validated
Journal
Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery

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