Nose spray before surgery may ease After-Surgery behavior in kids with autism

NCT ID NCT07324057

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

Summary

This study tests if giving a sedative nose spray (dexmedetomidine or esketamine) before anesthesia can reduce negative behavior changes like sleep problems or anxiety in children with autism after surgery. About 234 children aged 2-12 will be randomly assigned to receive one of the two medicines or a saltwater spray. Researchers will check behavior at 3, 7, and 28 days after surgery to see if either medicine helps compared to the placebo.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autism spectrum disorder

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Locations

  • Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University

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    Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210000, China

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