Timing of anxiety drug may ease stress in Kids' surgery

NCT ID NCT07622641

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Erzurum City Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether giving midazolam before surgery or during anesthesia works better for children having their tonsils removed. One hundred kids aged 3-10 will be randomly assigned to receive the drug either as a drink 30 minutes before surgery or through an IV during anesthesia. The researchers will measure stress hormones, anxiety, pain, and parent satisfaction to find the best approach.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Midazolam
What this could lead to: If it works, this could help doctors choose the best time to give midazolam to reduce stress and improve recovery in children having tonsil surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 100 children. The results may not apply to all kids or surgeries, and midazolam can cause drowsiness or breathing issues.

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Conditions

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Pain, Postoperative

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ADENOTONSILLECTOMY POSTOPERATIVE PAIN PREOPERATIVE ANXIETY SURGICAL STRESS RESPONSE

Timing of anxiety drug may ease stress in Kids' surgery

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