Does age shape how kids wake from anesthesia?

NCT ID NCT07766629

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Assiut University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 14, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Summary

This observational study compares how quickly and smoothly younger children (ages 3-6) recover from propofol-based intravenous anesthesia versus older children (ages 6-12). Researchers will track 64 children undergoing elective surgery, measuring the time to reach safe discharge criteria, as well as eye-opening time, pain, emergence delirium, and breathing complications. The goal is to understand how age-related differences in metabolism affect recovery, which could improve postoperative care and expectations for pediatric anesthesia.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: propofol-based total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA)
What this could lead to: If age-related recovery differences are confirmed, this could help tailor anesthesia care and discharge planning for children, improving safety and comfort after surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small observational study, so results may not apply to all children or surgeries. It does not test a new treatment, and individual recovery can vary widely.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Emergence Delirium Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting

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ANESTHESIA RECOVERY PEDIATRIC ANESTHESIA TOTAL INTRAVENOUS ANESTHESIA

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