Nasal spray to prevent children's behavior problems after surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests two medicines given as a nasal spray (dexmedetomidine or esketamine) to see which one better prevents emotional or behavior problems in children after they wake up from surgery. It may help your child feel calmer and avoid changes like crying or confusion after anesthesia.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 2 and 12 years old.
- The surgery is a planned (not emergency) day surgery under general anesthesia.
- Your child must be in generally good health (classified as ASA I–III, which means mild to moderate health risk).
- No serious birth defects, liver or kidney problems, or high body mass index (BMI over 30).
- Your child cannot have any known allergies to the study drugs used.
- No recent sedatives, painkillers, or major stressful events (like family separation) before surgery.
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