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Comparison of Dexmedetomidine and Midazolam as Intanasal Premedication in Children

A Comparative Study of Intranasal Dexmedetomidine and Intranasal Midazolam as Premedication in Children Undergoing Short Surgical Procedures

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2018/03/012807
Enrollment
104
Registered
2018-03-23
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-10-17

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: null- Children aged 2-10 years undergoing minor surgical procedures under general anaesthesia Health Condition 2: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Principle Investigator
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Children aged 2-10 years undergoing minor surgical procedures under general anaesthesia American Society of Anaestheiologists (ASA) Physical Status I & II grade of patients.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Parent refusal Known allergy to the drugs under study. Cardiac dysrhythmias and/or congenital heart disease Psychotropic medication use Mental retardation Nasal disorders interfering with administration of medication as recurrent nasal bleeding or nasal masses. Children who spat or refused intranasal administration of medication.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Modified observer�s Assessment of Alertness/Sedation scale (MOAA/S). Parental Separation Anxiety scale (PSAS). Mask Acceptance Score(MAS).Timepoint: Modified observer�s Assessment of Alertness/Sedation scale (MOAA/S). 30 minutes. Parental Separation Anxiety scale (PSAS). 30 minutes. Mask Acceptance Score(MAS). 30 minutes.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
pulse rate, BP, respiratory rate and oxygen saturation were recorded every 10 minute interval for 30 minutes from the time of extubationTimepoint: pulse rate, BP, respiratory rate and oxygen saturation were recorded every 10 minute interval for 30 minutes from the time of extubation

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Moses Charles DSouza

Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care

drmosescharlesdsouza@gmail.com08025631714

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026