Health Condition 1: G40- Epilepsy and recurrent seizures
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Hydroxyzine: Syrup Hydroxyzine will be administered for sedation for Electroencephalography recording in children
Control Intervention1: Triclofos: Syrup Triclofos will be administered
Sponsors
Christian Medical College Fluid Research Fund
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Children in whom EEG recording was not possible under natural sleep
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Previous allergic reaction to the agents 2. Concurrent use of other anti-histaminic preparations for treatment 3. Any marked hepatic or renal impairment, cardiac, pulmonary or neuromuscular conditions that preclude sedation 4. Intercurrent illness
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Successful EEG completion with no arousal in the study periodTimepoint: Successful EEG completion will be considered as obtaining a sleep record of at least 40 minutes | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Acceptability of SedationTimepoint: Technician - Likert Scale Neurologist - VAS score Caregiver - Likert scale;Need for second dose of sedative agentTimepoint: After one hour;Ramsay Sedataion ScoreTimepoint: equal to or more than four;Time taken for sedationTimepoint: Time from drug administration to onset of sleep | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactNarmadham K B
Christian Medical College
Outcome results
None listed