Using melatonin to prevent agitation in children after surgery

Is this trial a fit for you?

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 use of intravenous melatonin to prevent postoperative agitation and emergence delirium in children aged 1-6 years undergoing elective surgeries with general anesthesia. The study aims to determine the safety and efficacy of melatonin in reducing behavioral disturbances that can occur during early recovery from anesthesia. Participants will receive melatonin or an isotonic sodium chloride solution during their procedure, and the outcomes will be assessed to evaluate the effectiveness of melatonin in this context.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients aged 1-6 years
* Elective surgical procedure of en axpected duration of at least 30 minutes in general anesthesia

Exclusion Criteria:

* Any known allergy or contraindication to study treatment or excipåients
* Current daily medication with melatonin

Where it's running

• Department of Anesthesiology, Juliane Marie Center, Rigshospitalet
  Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Anne Louise B Garioud, MD
• Email: anne.louise.de.barros.garioud@regionh.dk
• Phone: +4535456243

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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.