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Comparison of the Effects of Remimazolam and Propofol on Emergence Delirium in Children Undergoing General Anesthesia

Comparison of the Effects of Remimazolam and Propofol on Emergence Delirium in Children Undergoing General Anesthesia

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600116718
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-01-14
Start date
2026-02-06
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-01-27

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Emergence delirium

Interventions

Remimazolam group:Anesthesia was induced and maintained with remimazolam besylate. Induction dose: 0.45–0.60 mg/kg for children aged 3–6 years and 0.45–0.60 mg/kg for children aged 6–12 years
maintenance dose: 1–2 mg/kg/h. Additionally, both groups received intravenous fentanyl (3 µg/kg) and vecuronium (1 mg/kg), along with intravenous remifentanil infused at 0.1–0.5 µg/kg/min and inhalati
The propofol group:Anesthesia was induced and maintained with propofol. Induction dose: 2.5 mg/kg
maintenance dose: 4–10 mg/kg/h. Additionally, both groups received intravenous fentanyl (3 µg/kg) and vecuronium (1 mg/kg), along with intravenous remifentanil infused at 0.1–0.5 µg/kg/min and inhalat

Sponsors

The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
3 Years to 12 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Children scheduled for elective non-cardiac, non-neurosurgical, and non-hepatic surgery under general anesthesia. 2. Operative time <= 2 hours. 3. Aged 3-12 years. 4. American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) I or II.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Children with systemic diseases, including: cardiovascular disorders; respiratory diseases (e.g., upper respiratory tract infection, asthma); hepatic dysfunction, defined as alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and/or aspartate aminotransferase (AST) >= 1.5 times the upper limit of normal (ULN), or total bilirubin exceeding ULN; renal dysfunction, defined as creatinine and/or urea nitrogen levels above ULN. 2. Children with psychiatric disorders or cognitive impairment. 3. Children anticipated to have difficult airway management. 4. Children with severe failure to thrive. 5. Children with known or suspected allergy or contraindication to any drugs in the protocol. 6. Children expected to have difficult airway management. 7. Patients with severe growth developmental delay. 8. Children with known or suspected hypersensitivity or contraindications to any component of the investigational product or protocol-specified standard medications.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Emergence delirium;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Emergence agitation;Moderate-to-severe postoperative pain;Recovery time;Extubation time;Time to Aldrete score >= 9;Perioperative vital Signs;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactWu Limei

The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University

wlim2007@163.com+86 592 213 9705

Outcome results

None listed

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