Nebulized Dexmedetomidine as a Premedication for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in Pediatric Patients

Completed 108 enrolled Ondokuz Mayıs University

RandomizedParallel-groupTriple-blindSupportive care

Summary

This study aims to demonstrate that the application of nebulized dexmedetomidine to patients during pediatric upper gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures will significantly reduce the gag reflex and enhance both patient and practitioner comfort

Timeline

Start: 2024-01-31
Primary completion: 2024-04-30
Completion: 2024-08-30

Publications

Turunc E, Ustun YB, Bilgin S, Kaya C, Koksal E, Dost B. Effect of nebulized dexmedetomidine on gag reflex suppression and sedation quality in pediatric patients undergoing gastrointestinal endoscopy: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Anesthesiol. 2025 May 3;25(1):227. doi: 10.1186/s12871-025-03106-x.

Drugs

Evaluation	Drug	Modality	Dose	Route
Comparator	Dexmedetomidine	Other / unclassified	2 ug/kg	Other

Indications

No indication recorded.