Comparing medicines given before surgery for children
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This trial compares different medicines given by mouth before surgery to see which works best to help children relax and have less pain. If your child is having day surgery, this study might help find the best pre-surgery medicine for them.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 4 and 12 years old.
- Your child must be healthy or have only mild health problems (classified as ASA I or II).
- The surgery must be a planned day surgery (not an overnight stay).
- Your child must be able to take medicine by mouth before surgery and understand simple questions about pain and behavior.
- A parent or guardian must sign a form saying it's okay for your child to be in the study.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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