Could a drug combo make Kids' foot surgery less painful?
NCT ID NCT07289620
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether adding dexamethasone, dexmedetomidine, or both to a standard numbing shot can make pain relief last longer after foot or ankle surgery in children aged 3 to 12. About 120 kids will get one of three combinations, and neither they nor their doctors will know which. The goal is to see if the combo reduces the need for extra pain medicine and improves comfort.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- dexamethasone and dexmedetomidine
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a better way to manage pain after foot surgery in children, reducing the need for strong painkillers.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study (120 children) comparing existing drugs, so results may not apply to all patients. The combination might not work better than either drug alone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Poznan University of Medical Sciences
RECRUITINGPoznan, 62-701, Poland
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