No-Needle sedation patch for kids enters human trials
NCT ID NCT07168720
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests a microneedle patch containing dexmedetomidine to sedate children aged 2–6 before surgery. The patch aims to replace needles or oral medicine, making the experience less scary. Researchers will check how well it works, its safety, and how the drug moves through the body in 64 children.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- dexmedetomidine hydrochloride microneedle patch
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a needle-free, less stressful way to sedate young children before surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial (64 kids) testing different doses. It may not prove effective or safe enough for routine use.
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Study contacts
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Contact
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Locations
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The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University (Guangzhou Overseas Chinese Hospital)
RECRUITINGGuangzhou, Guangdong, 510632, China
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