Can a sedative help kids need less anesthesia?
NCT ID NCT03384563
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether giving children a sedative called dexmedetomidine (Precedex) can lower the amount of sevoflurane anesthesia needed during surgery. Researchers will test two different doses in 180 children aged 1 month to 3 years. The goal is to find the right balance for safer anesthesia.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Dexmedetomidine (Precedex)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help anesthesiologists use lower doses of sevoflurane in children, potentially reducing side effects.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase study focused on measuring anesthesia depth, not on treating a disease. Results may not apply to all children or surgeries.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Texas Children's Hospital
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77030, United States
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