Study of delirium risk in young children having ear surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial looks at confusion or “delirium” after anesthesia in babies and young children having a myringotomy (ear procedure). It may help doctors understand which children are more likely to experience delirium and how to reduce that risk.
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Who can take part
- Be between 3 months and 9 years old
- Be scheduled for a myringotomy (ear procedure) requiring anesthesia
- Have an anesthesia health rating of ASA 1 or 2 (relatively healthy)
- Do not have heart problems that are not yet repaired, especially cyanotic congenital heart disease
- Not be a non-English language speaker if the study’s short consent form isn’t available
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