Medication to prevent waking distress after child hernia surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests two medicines to help children wake up calmly and comfortably after hernia surgery under anesthesia. It aims to find which one works better to reduce agitation or confusion when coming out of anesthesia.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 2 and 12 years old.
- Your child is scheduled for elective (planned) inguinal hernia repair surgery.
- Your child does not have any congenital (born with) anomalies.
- Your child is not allergic to propofol or dexmedetomidine.
- Your child does not have a chronic pain condition.
- Your child is not malnourished.
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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