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Comparison of two drug combinations for sedation in children undergoing sclerotherapy

Comparison of remifentanil-ketamine vs propofol-ketamine for conscious sedation in pediatric patients undergoing sclerotherapy: A Randomized controlled trial - Nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/05/110961
Enrollment
90
Registered
2026-05-22
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-01

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: - Health Condition 2: Q278- Other specified congenital malformations of peripheral vascular system

Interventions

Intervention1: Remifentanil-ketamine regimen: Intravenous ketamine 0.5 mg/kg will be given the induction of sedation followed by 0.1 g/kg/min remifentanil infusion which will be continued until the e

Sponsors

Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Children aged 3 to 12 years ASA 1 and 2 status undergoing ultrasound + DSA guided sclerotherapy for low flow venous malformations in head and neck region.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Known allergy to study drugs Significant cardiac, pulmonary, hepatic, renal, or neurologic disease Anticipated difficult airway Recent upper respiratory infection (within 2 weeks) or active respiratory compromise History of psychosis or developmental delay that precludes assessment of sedation/consent. Weight extremes where standard dosing is unsafe (per local protocol) Refusal of consent

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To compare the time to recovery between the Ketamine-remifentanil (KR) and Ketamine-propofol (KP) sedation regimens in pediatric patients undergoing sclerotherapy, measured as the time taken to achieve a Fast track recovery score more than 12.Timepoint: Every 5 mins in recovery room till FastTrack score is more than 12

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To compare the depth of sedation achieved with KR versus KP using Ramsay sedation scale (RSS) at predefined intra-procedural intervals.Timepoint: Baseline Post induction 5 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes 20 minutes 25 minutes 30 minutes;To compare hemodynamic responses (heart rate, systolic & diastolic blood pressure)Timepoint: Baseline Post induction 5 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes 20 minutes 25 minutes 30 minutes;To evaluate total procedural duration, defined as the time from administration of the first sedative dose to arrival in the recovery areaTimepoint: From first sedative dose till transfer to recovery room;To evaluate respiratory safety, including the incidence of desaturation , apnea, & need for airway interventions between the two regimensTimepoint: Continuously during procedure from induction till transfer to recovery room In recovery room till discharge;To compare the requirement for supplemental sedative & rescue analgesia in both groups.Timepoint: Baseline Post induction 5 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes 20 minutes 25 minutes 30 minutes;To assess operator(radiologist) satisfaction, including ease of performing sclerotherapy & patient immobility.Timepoint: Immediately after end of procedure;To compare incidence of adverse events such as nausea, vomiting, emergence reactions, hypersalivation, hypotension, bradycardia, or prolonged sedation.Timepoint: From induction till discharge from recovery room

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactAnkita Paul Singh Kaushal

PGIMER Chandigarh

dr.rajeevchauhan@gmail.com7087422950

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026