Which drug calms kids better after eye surgery?
NCT ID NCT06312618
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This trial tested two drugs, propofol and dexmedetomidine, to see which better prevents emergence agitation—a state of restlessness and crying—in children aged 3 to 7 after squint surgery. Eighty children were randomly given one of the drugs after anesthesia. The goal is to find a safer, more effective way to keep kids calm as they wake up.
What this could mean
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Active substance
propofol and dexmedetomidine
What this could lead to
If one drug proves better, it could become the standard choice to prevent agitation in children after eye surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed Phase 4 trial with only 80 children. Results may not apply to all surgeries or ages.
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Locations
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Ain Shams University
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 11517, Egypt