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Effect of Dexmedetomidine Nasal Spray on Preoperative Sedation and Emergence Agitation in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Effect of Dexmedetomidine Nasal Spray on Preoperative Sedation and Emergence Agitation in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600120426
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-03-13
Start date
2026-03-25
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-16

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

Conditions

None

Interventions

Dexmedetomidine Nasal Spray Group:Dexmedetomidine nasal spray administered prior to general anesthesia
Normal Saline Group:Intranasal administration of an equal volume of normal saline Prior to General Anesthesia

Sponsors

Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
2 Years to 6 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Scheduled for elective endoscopic intestinal tube placement; 2.ASA physical status I-II; 3.Aged 2 to 6 years; 4.Legal guardian has provided fully informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Allergy or contraindication to dexmedetomidine, esketamine, or propofol; 2.Presence of severe renal, hepatic, neurological, or cardiovascular diseases; 3.History or presence of conditions associated with increased intracranial pressure; 4.Current upper respiratory infection, tracheitis, bronchitis, or pulmonary infection, and/or an anticipated difficult airway; 5.Parent or legal guardian refusal to provide consent and participate in the study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Anxiety Score;Induction Compliance;Parental Separation Anxiety Score;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Intraoperative Hypotension;Bradycardia;Total Propofol Consumption;Emergence Time;Emergence Agitation ;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactLiao Yanxiang

Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University

yinning882000@126.com+86 152 5175 7835

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 20, 2026