Intranasal Dexmedetomidine, Ketamine or Midazolam for Anxiety and Respiratory Complications in Children
Summary
This study is being done to find out which of three medications-dexmedetomidine, ketamine, or midazolam-is best at reducing anxiety and breathing problems in children having surgery to remove their tonsils and adenoids. These medicines will be given as nose drops before anesthesia. Anxiety before surgery can cause stress and lead to problems like trouble breathing during or after surgery. The study will include 148 children aged 4 to 8 years. Each child will get one of the three medicines or a placebo (saline). Researchers will observe the children for signs of anxiety before surgery and for breathing problems, such as laryngospasm, after they wake up. The goal is to find the safest and most effective medicine to help children feel calmer and breathe safely during surgery.
Timeline
- Start
- 2023-02-20
- Primary completion
- 2023-08-20
- Completion
- 2023-10-31
Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Dexmedetomidine | Other / unclassified | 2 ug/kg | Intranasal |
| Subject | Ketamine | Small molecule | 2 mg/kg | Intranasal |
| Subject | Midazolam | Small molecule | 0.1 mg/kg | Intranasal |
Indications
No indication recorded.