Lollipops to Reduce Confusion After Surgery in Young Children
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether giving children a lollipop after surgery helps prevent confusion and agitation as they wake up from anesthesia. Emergence delirium—when children are disoriented and upset after anesthesia—is common, and the researchers want to see if this simple comfort measure helps.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 2 and 6 years old
- Your child is scheduled for planned (elective) surgery under general anesthesia using sevoflurane gas
- Your child is in generally good health (ASA status I or II—no serious medical conditions)
- You can provide written permission for your child to participate
- Your child has never had emergence delirium or serious behavioral issues after anesthesia
- Your child is not currently taking sedative or psychiatric medications
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