Can melatonin replace sedatives for scared kids before surgery?
NCT ID NCT06489327
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 18 times
Summary
This study tests two different doses of oral melatonin to reduce anxiety in children before surgery. About 120 children aged 4 to 14 will receive melatonin instead of standard sedatives. The goal is to see if melatonin can safely calm kids without the side effects of common anxiety drugs.
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Al-Ayen Univerisity
RECRUITINGMadīnat Bābil, Babel, 51015, Iraq
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Facualty of Pharmacy, Al Azhar University
RECRUITINGCairo, Cairo Governorate, 11765, Egypt
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