Which anesthesia is best for kids? new study compares two methods

NCT ID NCT06467279

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: TC Erciyes University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at 60 children aged 3-12 who had inguinal hernia repair. Half received anesthesia through a computer-controlled IV pump (target-controlled infusion), and the other half breathed in sevoflurane gas. Researchers measured how stable their heart rate and blood pressure were during surgery and how quickly they recovered afterward. The goal was to find out which method is safer and leads to a smoother recovery.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Sevoflurane (inhalation anesthetic) and target-controlled infusion (TCI) device
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help doctors choose the safer, more effective anesthesia method for children having hernia surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 60 children, so results may not apply to all pediatric patients or other surgeries.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Hernia, Inguinal

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CHILDREN HERNIA, INGUINAL

Contacts and locations

Locations

Özlem OZ GERGİN

Kayseri, Turkey (Türkiye)

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