Which anesthesia drug calms kids best after tonsil surgery?

NCT ID NCT07433231

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Ayfer Kaya Gök Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested four different anesthesia drugs in 100 children aged 3-10 having tonsil surgery. The goal was to see which drug best prevents confusion and restlessness after waking up. Researchers measured pain, agitation, and recovery quality in the recovery room.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: magnesium sulfate, propofol, ketamine, lidocaine
What this could lead to: If successful, this could identify the best anesthesia method to reduce post-surgery confusion and pain in children.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with 100 children. Results may not apply to all hospitals or surgeries. No drug is being developed.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

adenoid hypertrophy Emergence Delirium

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ADENOTONSILLAR HYPERTROPHY ANESTHESIA EMERGENCE DELIRIUM

Contacts and locations

Locations

Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital

Istanbul, 34075, Turkey (Türkiye)

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