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Compares treatment options for Pediatric Anesthesia
Official title Intranasal Dexmedetomidine vs Oral Midazolam for Premedication in Pediatric Surgery
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07565116
What this study is testing
What is Dexmedetomidine?
Dexmedetomidine is an investigational medicine, given as a pill taken by mouth, being studied as a potential treatment for pediatric anesthesia.
Also referred to as Precedex.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- This study aims to compare the effects of intranasal dexmedetomidine and oral midazolam as premedication in pediatric patients undergoing elective inguinal and urological surgery under general anesthesia. Premedication plays a critical role in reducing preoperative anxiety, facilitating parent-child separation, and improving cooperation during anesthesia induction in pediatric patients.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 2 to 10
You may be able to join if
- Pediatric patients aged 2-10 years
- ASA physical status I-II
- Scheduled for elective inguinal or urological surgery under general anesthesia
- Both male and female patients
- Written informed consent obtained from parents or legal guardians
You likely can't join if
- Known allergy or hypersensitivity to dexmedetomidine or midazolam
- Presence of significant systemic disease or organ dysfunction
- Cardiac arrhythmia or congenital heart disease
- Neurological or behavioral disorders, including developmental delay
- Chronic use of analgesics or other medications that may affect study outcomes
- Anticipated difficult airway
See the full eligibility criteria
- Pediatric patients aged 2-10 years
- ASA physical status I-II
- Scheduled for elective inguinal or urological surgery under general anesthesia
- Both male and female patients
- Written informed consent obtained from parents or legal guardians
- Known allergy or hypersensitivity to dexmedetomidine or midazolam
- Presence of significant systemic disease or organ dysfunction
- Cardiac arrhythmia or congenital heart disease
- Neurological or behavioral disorders, including developmental delay
- Chronic use of analgesics or other medications that may affect study outcomes
- Anticipated difficult airway
- Nasal pathology that may interfere with intranasal drug administration
- Emergency surgery
- Inability to obtain written informed consent from parents or legal guardians
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Diyarbakır, Outside of the US, Turkey (Türkiye)
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 2 years to 10 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Diyarbakır, Outside of the US, Turkey (Türkiye). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.