Magnesium before surgery may soothe Kids' Post-Op agitation

NCT ID NCT07082894

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Tanta University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

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

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Emergence Delirium magnesium deficiency

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ADENOTONSILLECTOMY EMERGENCE AGITATION MAGNESIUM

Contacts and locations

Locations

Tanta University

Tanta, Gharbia Governorate, 31527, Egypt

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