Comparing in Dexmedetomidine With po/pr Midazolam for Procedural Sedation in the Pediatric Emergency Department

Summary

This study aims to compare efficacy of Procedural Sedation with Dexmedetomidine as compared to Midazolam in the pediatric Emergency Department. 210 children aged 6 months to 6 years will be included and randomly assigned to receiving oral or rectal midazolam (standard of care) or intranasal dexmedetomidine for procedures at the emergency department where mainly a sedation and no analgesia is sought. The procedure will be videotaped and analysis is blinded to the medication.

Timeline

Start

2023-08

Primary completion

2024-07-31

Completion

2024-08-31

Outcome

Outcome not reported

Stopped: “Sponsor left the hospital”

Drugs

Indications