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Nebulized Dexmedetomidine for Post-Anesthesia Delirium in Preschool Children

Nebulized Dexmedetomidine to Reduce Post-Anesthesia Delirium of Sevoflurane in Preschool Children Undergoing Elective Surgery

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT06761092
Enrollment
72
Registered
2025-01-07
Start date
2024-12-13
Completion date
2025-02-13
Last updated
2025-01-22

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

Conditions

Delirium - Postoperative, Emergence Delirium

Keywords

nebulized, dexmedetomidine, post anesthesia delirium, sevoflurane, preschool

Brief summary

Analyzing the effectiveness of nebulized dexmedetomidine 2 mcg/kg in reducing the incidence of post-anesthesia delirium in preschool children undergoing elective surgery with sevoflurane inhalation general anesthesia. Researchers will compare nebulized Dexmedetomidine to a placebo (a look-alike substance that contains no drug) to see if the drug can reduce post anesthesia delirium incidence.

Detailed description

participant will : Nebulized with the anesthetic drug dexmedetomidine at a dose of 2 mcg/kg body weight, diluted to 3 ml with 0.9% normal saline, is administered before the induction of anesthesia in the reception area. After the anesthesia, primary data collection is conducted by recovery room staff who are blinded to the treatment and control groups. Data includes scores or levels of post-anesthesia delirium or agitation assessed using the pediatric anesthesia emergence delirium score (PAED score) in the recovery room.

Interventions

DRUGNebulized Dexmedetomidine for Post-Anesthesia Delirium in Preschool Children

Nebulization with the anesthetic drug dexmedetomidine at a dose of 2 mcg/kg body weight, diluted to 3 ml with 0.9% normal saline, administered before the induction of anesthesia in the reception area. After the anesthesia, primary data collection is conducted by recovery room staff who are blinded to the treatment and control groups. Data includes scores or levels of post-anesthesia delirium or agitation assessed using the PAED score at 15, 30, 60, and 120 minutes post-surgery in the recovery room

Nebulization with normal saline 0.9% 3 ml, administered before the induction of anesthesia in the reception area. After the anesthesia, primary data collection is conducted by recovery room staff who are blinded to the treatment and control groups. Data includes scores or levels of post-anesthesia delirium or agitation assessed using the PAED score at 15, 30, 60, and 120 minutes post-surgery in the recovery room

Sponsors

Udayana University
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Intervention model description

pediatric preschool, age 2-6 years old, undergoing elective general surgery

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
2 Years to 6 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Pediatric patients aged 2 to 6 years old. * Planned general anesthesia using inhalation sevoflurane with endotracheal tube techniques * Parents agree to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

* Pediatric patients with \> ASA II. * Difficult airway management. * Emergency surgery. * Congenital abnormalities of vital organs. * Malnutrition * history or diagnosed with mental or cognitive disorders. * History of upper respiratory infection within 2 weeks before the procedure. * History of allergy to dexmedetomidine. * Surgery duration estimation exceeding 180 minutes. * Parents refuse to participate in the study

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
reduce post anesthesia delirium incidence120 minutes (after extubation till discharge from recovery room)After the anesthesia, primary data collection is conducted by recovery room staff who are blinded to the treatment and control groups. Data includes scores or levels of post-anesthesia delirium or agitation assessed using the PAED score at 15, 30, 60, and 120 minutes post-surgery in the recovery room.

Countries

Indonesia

Outcome results

None listed

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