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Intranasal Dexmedetomidine Sedation at Dose of 2 mcg/kg Versus 4 mcg/kg in Children Undergoing MRI

Comparison of The Effectiveness of Intranasal Dexmedetomidine Sedation at Dose of 2 mcg/kg and 4 mcg/kg in Children Undergoing MRI at Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT05091151
Enrollment
94
Registered
2021-10-25
Start date
2019-02-01
Completion date
2019-06-30
Last updated
2021-10-25

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Conditions

Anesthesia, Deep Sedation, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Pediatric ALL

Brief summary

This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of intranasal Dexmedetomidine sedation at Dose of 2 mcg/kg and 4 mcg/kg in Children Undergoing MRI at Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital

Detailed description

Ninety-four pediatric subjects who would undergo MRI with sedation were recruited. Subjects aged between 1-10 years old, ASA I-II, weighed between 1-30 kg were included in this study and assigned into two groups randomly. One group received 2 mcg/kg (IND2 group) and the other group received 4 mcg/kg (IND 4 group) of intranasal dexmedetomidine. Randomization was done by the third party, who was not participated in the data collection, by using randomization tool from www.randomizer.org. Dose of intranasal dexmedetomidine for each participant was concealed using closed envelope and was opened preprocedure by the second party who prepared the sedation drugs. The doctor, who gave sedation drug to the patient and recorded the data, was also blinded. All patients were blinded to data collection. Patients were allowed to drink clear fluid until 2 hours and required to fast for 6 hours before the procedure. Baseline heart rate, SpO2 was recorded premedication. Subjects in IND 2 and IND 4 group received 2 mcg/kg and 4 mcg/kg intranasal dexmedetomidine. Intranasal drugs were given 45 minutes before the MRI procedure through both nostrils using a 1 mL syringe. Patient was maintained in supine position for 1-2 minutes to maximize absorption. After the patient was sedated, peripheral intravenous access was performed. The level of sedation was assessed using RSS. Heart rate, oxygen saturation, and RSS are recorded every 10 minutes until the procedure was done. After the target sedation has been reached, MRI started immediately. If the sedation target was not reached and/or the child moved, 0.5 mg/kg rescue dose of propofol would be given. After completing the MRI procedure, the patient was then transferred to the recovery room to record the recovery time. Outpatients were allowed to go home when they reached Aldrete score of 9-10.

Interventions

DRUGIntranasal dexmedetomidine at dose of 2 mcg/kg and 4 mcg/kg

Intranasal dexmedetomidine were given 45 minutes before the MRI procedure through both nostrils using a 1 mL syringe.

Sponsors

Indonesia University
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Investigator)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
1 Years to 10 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Subjects aged between 1-10 years old undergoing MRI * ASA I-II * Weighed between 1-30 kg

Exclusion criteria

* Patients who had history of hypersensitivity reaction to dexmedetomidine or showed an allergic reaction due to sedation drugs during MRI examination. * Patients with cardiorespiratory, liver, kidney problems, risk of difficult airway, undergoing digoxin or beta blocker therapy, and failed to be sedated after 45 minutes since drug administered.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Onset sedation time of Intranasal dexmedetomidine.45 minutes before MRI procedure.This study compared the onset time of IND 2 to IND 4 group. Operational definition: Time taken from drug induction to achieve sedation (Ramsay sedation score 5). Ramsay Sedation Scoring system : 1. Patient is anxious and agitated or restless, or both 2. Patient is co-operative, oriented, and tranquil 3. Patient responds to commands only 4. Patient exhibits brisk response to light glabellar tap or loud auditory stimulus 5. Patient exhibits a sluggish response to light glabellar tap or loud auditory stimulus 6. Patient exhibits no response

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Duration of SedationDuring MRI procedureThis study compared the duration of sedation of IND 2 to IND 4 group. Operational definition: Time taken from achieving the sedation target to Ramsay's sedation score 3 Ramsay Sedation Scoring system : 1. Patient is anxious and agitated or restless, or both 2. Patient is co-operative, oriented, and tranquil 3. Patient responds to commands only 4. Patient exhibits brisk response to light glabellar tap or loud auditory stimulus 5. Patient exhibits a sluggish response to light glabellar tap or loud auditory stimulus 6. Patient exhibits no response

Other

MeasureTime frameDescription
Recovery timeUp to 2 hours after MRI procedure has been completedThis study compared the recovery time in IND 2 to IND 4 group. Operational definition: Time calculated from the completion of the MRI procedure until the Aldrete score 9 is achieved (The Aldrete's scoring system is a commonly used scale for determining when patient can be safely discharged from the post-anesthesia care unit. A score of 8-10 is considered adequate to discharge a patient from Phase I of post anesthesia care.)
Adverse effectDuring MRI procedure dan recovery timeThis study compared the adverse effect occured in IND 2 to IND 4 group. The acute side effects of sedation, including: Bradycardia (Heart Rate \< 60 x/min and/or decrease in HR \> 20% from baseline) Desaturation (Moderate desaturation if SpO2 \< 95% for 15 seconds, Severe desaturation if SpO2 \< 90% for 15 seconds) Allergic reaction (rash, itchy sensation, and hypotension)
Rescue dose of Propofol neededDuring MRI procedureThis study compared the amount of rescue dose of propofol needed in IND2 to IND4 group. This study calculated the amount of rescue dose of propofol needed during the MRI procedure under following conditions: If sedation targets are not achieved, inadequate, or the patient is immobile, boluses of propofol 0.5 mg/kg intravenously could be given to the patient.

Countries

Indonesia

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026