Could a simple mineral stop Kids' Post-Surgery delirium?

NCT ID NCT07655817

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Tanta University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether giving magnesium before surgery can reduce emergence delirium—a state of confusion and agitation—in children aged 4 to 7 after adenotonsillectomy. Half the children receive magnesium by mouth before surgery, half receive it through an IV during surgery, and all are compared to a placebo group. The goal is to see which method works better and if magnesium can make recovery smoother and less distressing.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: magnesium (oral or intravenous)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, safe way to prevent post-surgery delirium in children.
What could go wrong: This is a mid-stage trial with 360 children; results may not apply to all surgeries or ages. Magnesium may cause side effects like low blood pressure or nausea.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

delirium Emergence Delirium magnesium deficiency

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ADENOTONSILLECTOMY CHILDREN EMERGENCE DELIRIUM MAGNESIUM

Contacts and locations

Locations

Tanta University Hospitals
RECRUITING

Tanta, Gharbia Governorate, 31527, Egypt

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