No opioids, less confusion? study tests anesthesia change for children

NCT ID NCT07191652

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at 128 children aged 2-18 who had ear, nose, or throat surgery. Researchers compared standard opioid-based anesthesia to opioid-free anesthesia to see if it reduced post-surgery agitation and delirium. The goal was to find a way to help children recover more calmly and with less pain.

What this could mean

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Active substance: opioid-free anesthesia
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a safer anesthesia method for children that reduces post-surgery confusion and pain.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed retrospective study, not a large trial. Results may not apply to all children or surgeries, and the findings are not yet confirmed.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

delirium Emergence Delirium Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DELIRIUM - POSTOPERATIVE EAR THROAT NOSE SURGERY PAIN, POSTOPERATIVE

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Locations

Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine

Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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