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Comparison of two drugs as premedication in children

To compare the efficacy of nebulized dexmedetomidine and nebulized ketamine for premedication in paediatric patients undergoing hernia repair under general anaesthesia: A randomised comparative study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2019/12/022270
Enrollment
70
Registered
2019-12-06
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: - Health Condition 2: K409- Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene

Interventions

Intervention1: Group D (Dexmedetomidine): Patients receiving nebulized dexmedetomidine in a dosage of 2µg/kg body weight Control Intervention1: Group K (ketamine): Patients receiving nebulized ketami

Sponsors

NIL
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients aged 2 to 8 years of either gender of ASA PS I and II undergoing hernia repair surgery under general anaesthesia

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: any congenital heart disease, upper respiratory tract infection, known allergy to study drug, any nasal disorder like recurrent nasal bleed or nasal masses, known allergy to propofol or egg products, surgical duration more than 60 minutes

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To compare the level of sedation by Ramsay sedation scale in both groups.Timepoint: 30 minutes—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. Parental separation anxiety score 2. Acceptance of mask induction 3. Recovery time 4. Emergence agitation 5. Haemodynamic changes 6. Side effects if any. Timepoint: Postoperative till patient awake—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Namita Malhotra

Dr. S.N. medical collage, Jodhpur

geetamanojkamal@gmail.com09414803554

Outcome results

None listed

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