Comparing two sedative doses for kids before surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests two different doses of the sedative midazolam, along with another medicine called dexmedetomidine, to help children relax before surgery. It aims to find the safest and most effective dose for kids having short, planned procedures.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 1 and 8 years old.
- The surgery is planned (not an emergency), lasts less than 1 hour, and uses general anesthesia.
- Your child must be in good health (no serious heart, lung, or brain conditions).
- Your child must not have a stuffy nose, nose infection, or nosebleeds right now.
- Your child must not be allergic to the study medicines (midazolam or dexmedetomidine).
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