Nerve block may soothe agitation in kids after ear surgery

NCT ID NCT07435675

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether an ultrasound-guided nerve block behind the ear can prevent agitation and confusion when children wake up from anesthesia after microscopic middle ear surgery. Researchers will compare 74 children aged 5 to 14 who receive either the nerve block or standard care. The goal is to see if the block reduces agitation and pain during recovery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: ultrasound-guided greater auricular nerve block
What this could lead to: If it works, this could give doctors a simple way to help children wake up more calmly after ear surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 74 children. The nerve block may not reduce agitation, and there are always risks with any procedure near the ear.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

delirium Emergence Delirium

As listed by the trial registrant

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EMERGENCE AGITATION EMERGENCE AGITATION, POST OPERATIVE BEHAVIORAL CHANGES EMERGENCE DELIRIUM EMERGENCE DELIRIUM IN PEDIATRIC ANESTHESIA EMERGENCE DELIRIUM, ANESTHESIA EMERGENCE FROM ANESTHESIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Fayoum University Hospital
RECRUITING

Al Fayyum, Faiyum Governorate, 63511, Egypt

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