Can a sedative stop Post-Surgery agitation in children?

NCT ID NCT05986942

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Burak Omur Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study tested whether giving children the drug dexmedetomidine during tonsillectomy surgery could reduce pain and agitation afterward. 85 children aged 2-10 took part. Researchers measured pain and anxiety levels after the operation to see if the drug helped compared to standard care.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Dexmedetomidine (a sedative and pain reliever)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a safer way to manage pain and prevent agitation in children after surgery, reducing the need for stronger opioids.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 85 children. Results may not apply to all kids or surgeries, and dexmedetomidine can cause side effects like low blood pressure or slow heart rate.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder Hemorrhage hemorrhagic disease Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANXIETY BLEEDING POSTOPERATIVE PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Istanbul Medipol University

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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