Clinical trial No longer in our active list Phase 4 Interventional Ages 3 to 8

Effect of oral medications on preoperative anxiety in children

Official title: PERIOPERATIVE EFFECTS OF ORAL DEXMEDETOMIDINE, KETAMINE, OR MIDAZOLAM PREMEDICATION IN CHILDREN UNDERGOING ADENOTONSILLECTOMY

Run by Menoufia University · NCT05874245 · Data updated 2026-05-14

This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.

This study tests whether giving children oral medications before surgery can help reduce their anxiety and make the whole experience easier for them and their parents.

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Quick facts

PhasePhase 4
Study typeInterventional
Ages3 Years to 8 Years
SexAll
Enrollment222 (estimated)
SponsorMenoufia University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Shibīn Al Kawm, Menoufia)
Trial IDNCT05874245 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are children aged 3 to 8 years who are scheduled for elective, uncomplicated adenotonsillectomy.

Probably not a fit

Patients with a history of allergy to the study drugs or those with neurological, psychological, or cardio-respiratory illnesses may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial investigates the effects of oral Dexmedetomidine, Ketamine, and Midazolam as preoperative medications to reduce anxiety in children undergoing elective adenotonsillectomy. The study aims to enhance anesthetic induction while minimizing adverse effects and improving the overall surgical experience for both children and their parents. By administering these medications, the trial seeks to decrease the incidence of postoperative agitation and related complications. The approach focuses on ensuring a safe and painless premedication process that facilitates smoother anesthesia induction.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly reduce preoperative anxiety and postoperative complications in children undergoing surgery.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with similar pharmacological approaches to reduce preoperative anxiety in pediatric populations.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* All patients within the age range of 3 to 8 years old.
* Elective non complicated adenotonsillectomy.
* ASA I or II physical status.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Refusal of the patient's parents or legal guardians to give informed consent.
* History of allergy to any of the study drugs.
* Preoperative intake of opioid or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs within 24 h before surgery.
* Neurological and/or psychological diseases.
* Associated cardio-respiratory illness

Where it's running

  • Menoufia university hospitails
    Shibīn Al Kawm, Menoufia, Egypt
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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