Magnesium before surgery may soothe Kids' Post-Op agitation
NCT ID NCT07082894
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether giving children a single dose of magnesium before tonsil surgery could reduce confusion and agitation when they wake up. 120 children aged 4 to 7 took part. Half received magnesium syrup and half received a placebo (lemon juice). Researchers measured agitation using a standard scale in the recovery room.
What this could mean
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Active substance
magnesium
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to help children wake up calmer after surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study with 120 children. The effect may be modest or not apply to other surgeries or age groups.
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Tanta University
Tanta, Gharbia Governorate, 31527, Egypt