Which nebulized drug calms kids best before surgery?
NCT ID NCT07564037
First seen May 08, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study tested three different sedatives given as a mist to children aged 3-7 before they had their tonsils and adenoids removed. The goal was to see which drug helped kids stay calm and separate easily from their parents. Sixty children were randomly assigned to receive either dexmedetomidine, ketamine, or midazolam through a nebulizer.
Disclaimer
Read more
Show less
This is a summary of
the original study
.
Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for CHILDREN are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Locations
-
Tanta University
Tanta, Egypt
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
nebulized dexmedetomidine, ketamine, or midazolam
What this could lead to
If one drug works best, it could become the preferred pre-surgery sedative for children, making the experience less stressful for kids and parents.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 60 children, so results may not apply to all kids or surgeries. The drugs have side effects like drowsiness or allergic reactions.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.