CO2 levels may help kids need less anesthesia during surgery
NCT ID NCT06303518
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether changing the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) in a child's breath during anesthesia affects how deeply asleep they are. Researchers will adjust CO2 levels in 100 children aged 3-11 and measure brain activity with a monitor. The goal is to see if higher CO2 can safely reduce the amount of anesthesia needed.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
carbon dioxide (CO2) levels
What this could lead to
If it works, this could help anesthesiologists use less anesthesia medication in children, reducing side effects and costs.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase study with only 100 children. It measures brain activity, not direct health outcomes, so benefits are uncertain.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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