Study seeks to uncover why 1 in 4 kids act differently after sedation

NCT ID NCT07495826

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study aims to understand why some children develop sleep issues, anxiety, or aggression for up to two weeks after being sedated for medical procedures. Researchers will follow over 2,000 children aged 1-17 in emergency rooms and dental clinics. By identifying risk factors like age and pre-procedure anxiety, they hope to help healthcare providers prevent these problems and give better guidance to families.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could help doctors predict and prevent negative behavioral changes in children after sedation, improving recovery and family experience.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly change care yet. Results may not apply to all settings or sedation types.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PROCEDURAL SEDATION AND ANALGESIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

London Health Sciences Centre
RECRUITING

London, Ontario, N6A5W9, Canada
London Health Sciences Centre
RECRUITING

Londo, Ontario, N6A5W9, Canada

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