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Intranasal Dexmedetomidine vs Oral Midazolam for Premedication in Pediatric Surgery

11 maggio 2026 aggiornato da: Siyament cangir, Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gazi Yasargil Training and Research Hospital

Comparison of Intranasal Dexmedetomidine and Oral Midazolam for Premedication in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Elective Inguinal and Urological Surgery: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Trial

This study aims to compare the effects of intranasal dexmedetomidine and oral midazolam as premedication in pediatric patients undergoing elective inguinal and urological surgery under general anesthesia.

Premedication plays a critical role in reducing preoperative anxiety, facilitating parent-child separation, and improving cooperation during anesthesia induction in pediatric patients. While oral midazolam is widely used, it has several limitations, including variable bioavailability and the risk of paradoxical reactions. Intranasal dexmedetomidine has emerged as a promising alternative due to its sedative, anxiolytic, and minimal respiratory depressant effects.

In this prospective, randomized, double-blind, controlled study, patients aged 2-10 years will be assigned to receive either intranasal dexmedetomidine or oral midazolam prior to anesthesia induction. The primary outcome is the proportion of patients achieving adequate sedation at induction, defined as a Ramsay Sedation Score (RSS) ≥2.

Secondary outcomes include perioperative hemodynamic stability, parent-child separation anxiety, mask acceptance during induction, postoperative emergence agitation, recovery time, and the need for rescue sedation.

Panoramica dello studio

Stato

Reclutamento

Condizioni

Intervento / Trattamento

Descrizione dettagliata

This prospective, randomized, double-blind, controlled clinical trial aims to compare intranasal dexmedetomidine and oral midazolam as premedication in pediatric patients undergoing elective inguinal and urological surgery under general anesthesia.

Premedication is essential in pediatric anesthesia to reduce preoperative anxiety, facilitate parent-child separation, and improve cooperation during anesthesia induction. Oral midazolam is widely used but has limitations such as variable bioavailability and potential adverse behavioral effects. Dexmedetomidine, a selective α2-adrenoreceptor agonist, has emerged as an alternative due to its sedative, anxiolytic, and minimal respiratory depressant effects.

Eligible pediatric patients will be prospectively enrolled and randomly assigned to receive either intranasal dexmedetomidine or oral midazolam. A double-blind design will be maintained by administering both oral and intranasal preparations in each group. Premedication will be administered prior to anesthesia induction, and perioperative clinical parameters will be recorded.

This study is expected to provide clinically relevant evidence regarding the effectiveness and safety of intranasal dexmedetomidine compared to oral midazolam, potentially contributing to improved premedication strategies in pediatric anesthesia.

Tipo di studio

Interventistico

Iscrizione (Stimato)

84

Fase

  • Non applicabile

Contatti e Sedi

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Contatto studio

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Luoghi di studio

  • Turchia (Türkiye)
    • Outside of the US
      • Diyarbakır, Outside of the US, Turchia (Türkiye), 21070
        • Reclutamento
        • Siyament Cangir
        • Contatto:
        • Contatto:

Criteri di partecipazione

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Criteri di ammissibilità

Età idonea allo studio

  • Bambino

Accetta volontari sani

No

Descrizione

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Pediatric patients aged 2-10 years
  • ASA physical status I-II
  • Scheduled for elective inguinal or urological surgery under general anesthesia
  • Both male and female patients
  • Written informed consent obtained from parents or legal guardians

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Known allergy or hypersensitivity to dexmedetomidine or midazolam
  • Presence of significant systemic disease or organ dysfunction
  • Cardiac arrhythmia or congenital heart disease
  • Neurological or behavioral disorders, including developmental delay
  • Chronic use of analgesics or other medications that may affect study outcomes
  • Anticipated difficult airway
  • Nasal pathology that may interfere with intranasal drug administration
  • Emergency surgery
  • Inability to obtain written informed consent from parents or legal guardians

Piano di studio

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Dettagli di progettazione

  • Scopo principale: Trattamento
  • Assegnazione: Randomizzato
  • Modello interventistico: Assegnazione parallela
  • Mascheramento: Doppio

Armi e interventi

Gruppo di partecipanti / Arm
Intervento / Trattamento
Comparatore attivo: Midazolam Group
Participants in this group will receive oral midazolam at a dose of 0.5 mg/kg (maximum 15 mg) as premedication 30 minutes prior to anesthesia induction, along with intranasal placebo to maintain blinding. This approach ensures consistent administration routes across study groups.
Droga: Midazolam
Oral midazolam administered at a dose of 0.5 mg/kg (maximum 15 mg) approximately 30 minutes prior to anesthesia induction for premedication in pediatric patients.
Altri nomi:
  • Dormicum
Sperimentale: Dexmedetomidine Group
Participants in this group will receive intranasal dexmedetomidine at a dose of 2 mcg/kg (maximum 200 mcg) as premedication prior to anesthesia induction, along with oral placebo to maintain blinding.
Droga: Dexmedetomidine
Intranasal dexmedetomidine administered at a dose of 2 mcg/kg (maximum 200 mcg) approximately 30 minutes prior to anesthesia induction for premedication in pediatric patients.
Altri nomi:
  • Precedex

Cosa sta misurando lo studio?

Misure di risultato primarie

Misura del risultato
Misura Descrizione
Lasso di tempo
Proportion of patients achieving adequate sedation at anesthesia induction
Lasso di tempo: Approximately 30 minutes after premedication, at anesthesia induction
Adequate sedation is defined as a Ramsay Sedation Score (RSS) ≥2 assessed immediately before mask application at the time of anesthesia induction
Approximately 30 minutes after premedication, at anesthesia induction

Misure di risultato secondarie

Misura del risultato
Misura Descrizione
Lasso di tempo
Parent-child separation anxiety score
Lasso di tempo: At parent-child separation before anesthesia induction

Parent-child separation anxiety will be assessed using the Parental Separation Anxiety Scale (PSAS). The scale ranges from 1 to 4, where 1 indicates "calm/easy separation" and 4 indicates "crying/extreme difficulty in separation." Higher scores represent worse outcomes (higher levels of anxiety). A score of >2 is defined as significant separation anxiety.

Unit of Measure: Units on a scale
At parent-child separation before anesthesia induction
Mask acceptance at induction
Lasso di tempo: At the time of mask application during anesthesia induction
Mask acceptance will be assessed using the Mask Acceptance Scale (MAS ) at the time of mask application during anesthesia induction. Mask Acceptance will be defined as WDS 1-2.
At the time of mask application during anesthesia induction
Postoperative emergence agitation
Lasso di tempo: At PACU admission, at 5 and 10 minutes, and then every 10 minutes until Aldrete score is ≥9
Emergence agitation will be assessed using the Watcha Behavior Scale (WDS). Agitation will be defined as WDS >2.
At PACU admission, at 5 and 10 minutes, and then every 10 minutes until Aldrete score is ≥9
Need for rescue sedation
Lasso di tempo: From premedication until anesthesia induction
Requirement for rescue sedation during the preoperative period will be recorded as yes/no.
From premedication until anesthesia induction
PACU recovery time
Lasso di tempo: During PACU stay until discharge criteria are met
Recovery time will be defined as the time from admission to the post-anesthesia care unit until achievement of Aldrete score ≥9.
During PACU stay until discharge criteria are met
Postoperative pain score
Lasso di tempo: At PACU admission, at 5 and 10 minutes, and then every 10 minutes until Aldrete score is ≥9
Postoperative pain will be assessed using the FLACC scale.
At PACU admission, at 5 and 10 minutes, and then every 10 minutes until Aldrete score is ≥9
Extubation time
Lasso di tempo: Intraoperative to immediate postoperative period
Extubation time will be defined as the interval from discontinuation of volatile anesthetic to removal of the endotracheal tube.
Intraoperative to immediate postoperative period
Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP)
Lasso di tempo: At baseline (pre-induction), every 5 minutes during the intraoperative period (approx. 30-60 min), and every 5 minutes during the PACU stay until discharge (approx. 120 min).

Mean arterial pressure (MAP) will be monitored to evaluate hemodynamic stability during the perioperative period.

Unit of Measure: mmHg
At baseline (pre-induction), every 5 minutes during the intraoperative period (approx. 30-60 min), and every 5 minutes during the PACU stay until discharge (approx. 120 min).
Heart Rate (HR)
Lasso di tempo: At baseline (pre-induction), every 5 minutes during the intraoperative period (approx. 30-60 min), and every 5 minutes during the PACU stay until discharge (approx. 120 min).

Heart rate (HR) will be recorded to monitor cardiac stability and response to anesthesia.

Unit of Measure: Beats per minute (bpm)
At baseline (pre-induction), every 5 minutes during the intraoperative period (approx. 30-60 min), and every 5 minutes during the PACU stay until discharge (approx. 120 min).
Oxygen Saturation (SpO2)
Lasso di tempo: At baseline (pre-induction), every 5 minutes during the intraoperative period (approx. 30-60 min), and every 5 minutes during the PACU stay until discharge (approx. 120 min).

SpO2 levels will be monitored via pulse oximetry to evaluate respiratory and hemodynamic status.

Unit of Measure: Percentage (%)
At baseline (pre-induction), every 5 minutes during the intraoperative period (approx. 30-60 min), and every 5 minutes during the PACU stay until discharge (approx. 120 min).

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Sponsor

Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gazi Yasargil Training and Research Hospital

Investigatori

  • Direttore dello studio: Fatma Acil, M.D., Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gazi Yasargil Training and Research Hospital

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Inizio studio (Effettivo)

5 maggio 2026

Completamento primario (Stimato)

1 agosto 2026

Completamento dello studio (Stimato)

26 settembre 2026

Date di iscrizione allo studio

Primo inviato

13 aprile 2026

Primo inviato che soddisfa i criteri di controllo qualità

27 aprile 2026

Primo Inserito (Effettivo)

4 maggio 2026

Aggiornamenti dei record di studio

Ultimo aggiornamento pubblicato (Effettivo)

14 maggio 2026

Ultimo aggiornamento inviato che soddisfa i criteri QC

11 maggio 2026

Ultimo verificato

1 maggio 2026

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Altri numeri di identificazione dello studio

  • 27/01/2026-35

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