Calming drugs for children after heart catheterization
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial compares two combinations of sedative medicines (dexmedetomidine with midazolam versus ketamine with midazolam) to see which better prevents confusion or agitation when a child wakes up after a heart catheterization procedure. It may help your child recover more calmly.
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Who can take part
- Your child is scheduled for a heart catheterization while fully asleep under general anesthesia.
- Your child does not have any neurological disorder (like seizures or brain injury) or psychiatric condition.
- Your child is not currently taking any medicines for a mental health or nerve condition.
- Your child has no known allergies to the medicines used in the study.
- Your child does not have any other serious medical conditions affecting the heart, lungs, or other organs.
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