A trial comparing two sleep medicines for children before surgery
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This study tests two oral medicines given before surgery to help children relax and lower the need for stronger painkillers after the operation. It is for children having surgeries like hernia repair, circumcision, or hypospadias correction.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 3 and 12 years old
- Your child is having surgery that is not an emergency and will go home the same day (like hernia repair, circumcision, or a hypospadias correction)
- Your child is generally healthy (ASA I or II). A doctor can confirm this.
- Your child does not have heart, lung, brain, or nervous system disorders, like low blood pressure, breathing problems, or certain heart rhythm issues
- Your child is not allergic to ketamine or clonidine (the two medicines being tested)
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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