Comparing the Outcome of Buccal Midazolam and Intramuscular Midazolam in Children Presenting With Seizures.

May 31, 2026 updated by: Muhammad Tayyab Qureshi, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Hospital Islamabad

Comparison of Buccal Midazolam Versus Inter-muscular Midazolam in Control of Seizures

The goal of this clinical trial(Quasi Experimental) is to compare efficacy of oral midazolam over intra-muscular Midazolam in children suffering from seizures. The main question it aims to answer is:

Does Buccal midazolam has a better efficacy as compared to intramuscular midazolam in children presenting with seizures?

There will be two groups determined by randomisation and then one will be given buccal midazolam and other will will be administered IM Midazolam .The out come will be determined by the determining the cessation of seizures within 5 minutes duration achieved by administration of drug.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Introduction:

Generalised convulsive seizure is a serious and potentially life threatening medical emergency that requires prompt intervention. Administration of buccal midazolam is an efficient and easier method for control of seizures without the need for intravenous cannulation expertise or intramuscular injections.

Objectives:

To compare the outcome of buccal midazolam versus intramuscular midazolam in children presenting with seizures.

Study Design: Quasi experimental study

Settings: Pediatric Medicine Department, PAF hospital, Islamabad

Study Duration: 15th January 2022 to 14th July 2022

Materials & Methods: A total of 90 patients of both genders, 6 months to 12 years of age, presenting with seizures were included. Children with cardiac arrest or haemodynamic instability at presentation, head trauma or drowning, metabolic disorders, CKD were excluded.

All the patients were divided into two groups by lottery method.

In group A, children were given intramuscular midazolam in the thigh at 0.05 ml/kg (maximum 1.6 ml).

In group B, children were given buccal midazolam at 0.06 ml/kg (maximum 2 ml). They were followed till resolution of symptoms. If seizure resolved within 5 minutes, then success was labelled.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

90

Phase

  • Phase 4

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Pakistan
    • Capital
      • Islamabad, Capital, Pakistan, 44000
        • PAF Hospital Islamabad

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Children of age 6 months to 12 years, both genders, presenting with seizures (as per operational definition)
  2. Children with Seizure disorder, Febrile fits, Meningitis without raised intracranial pressure.

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Children with cardiac arrest or hemodynamic instability at presentation, head trauma or drowning.
  2. Diagnosed cases of metabolic disorders, CKD.
  3. Diagnosed case of raised ICP.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Active Comparator: Buccal Midazolam
In group A, children were given intramuscular midazolam in the thigh at 0.05 ml/kg (maximum 1.6 ml).
Drug: Midazolam
In group A, children were given intramuscular midazolam in the thigh at 0.05 ml/kg (maximum 1.6 ml). In group B, children were given buccal midazolam at 0.06 ml/kg (maximum 2 ml).
Active Comparator: Intramuscular Midazolam
In group B, children were given buccal midazolam at 0.06 ml/kg (maximum 2 ml)
Drug: Midazolam
In group A, children were given intramuscular midazolam in the thigh at 0.05 ml/kg (maximum 1.6 ml). In group B, children were given buccal midazolam at 0.06 ml/kg (maximum 2 ml).

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Cessation of seizues
Time Frame: 5 minutes after drug administered
Cessation of seizures within 5 minutes duration achieved by administration of drug will be determined as success
5 minutes after drug administered

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Hospital Islamabad

Investigators

  • Study Chair: Prof Dr Asma Shabbir, MBBS,FCPS(Paediatrics),MHPE, Pakistan Air Force Hospital Islamabad

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

January 15, 2022

Primary Completion (Actual)

May 14, 2022

Study Completion (Actual)

June 14, 2022

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 31, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 31, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

June 4, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

June 4, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 31, 2026

Last Verified

May 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • ERC/15

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

IPD Plan Description

It's due to confidentiality purpose.Stats will be shared on demand only.

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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