Melatonin to prevent waking confusion in young children after surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether giving melatonin before surgery can help prevent agitation and confusion in young children after they wake up from anesthesia. Participation may help your child have a smoother recovery after their procedure.
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Who can take part
- Child is between 1 and 6 years old
- Surgery is planned and expected to last at least 30 minutes under general anesthesia
- No known allergy to melatonin or its components
- Child is not currently taking melatonin daily
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