Dexmedetomidine and Melatonin for Sleep Induction for EEG in Children

Summary

The aim of the study is to compare the effect of melatonin, given orally, dexmedetomidine, given intranasally, and dexmedetomidine given sublingually on sleep induction, sleep duration, their possible impact on vital functions and technical implementation of EEG.

Timeline

Start

2020-09-01

Primary completion

2022-09-01

Completion

2022-10-01

Publications

• Peganc Nuncic K, Neubauer D, Orazem Mrak J, Perkovic Benedik M, Mahne U, Bizjak N, Rener Primec Z, Sustar N, Butenko T, Vrscaj E, Osredkar D. Melatonin vs. dexmedetomidine for sleep induction in children before electroencephalography. Front Pediatr. 2024 Apr 25;12:1362918. doi: 10.3389/fped.2024.1362918. eCollection 2024.

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