Sedation medicine before surgery for children ages 2-6
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study compares two different medicines given as a nasal spray to help children relax before surgery and feel less anxious when separated from their parents. It aims to find which medicine works better for sedation.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 2 and 6 years old and scheduled for elective (not emergency) surgery.
- Your child is generally healthy, with no major health problems (classified as ASA I or II).
- Your child has no allergy to the study medicines (dexmedetomidine or ketamine).
- Your child has no nasal problems (like a deformity or infection) and has not had a cold in the last 2 weeks.
- Your child is not scheduled for brain or eye surgery.
Quick eligibility check
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