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Could a Pre-Surgery sedative improve Kids' hospital experience?

NCT ID NCT05681572

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Summary

This trial investigates whether giving children aged 7 to 17 a sedative before general anesthesia improves their surgical experience. Participants receive either midazolam, dexmedetomidine, or a placebo before surgery. The study measures anxiety, pain, and overall satisfaction to see if premedication is beneficial for older children.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
a sedative drug (midazolam or dexmedetomidine) given before anesthesia
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that giving a sedative before surgery improves children's overall experience and reduces anxiety.
What could go wrong
This is a single trial, and results may not apply to all children or settings. The sedatives can cause side effects like drowsiness or delayed waking.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANESTHESIA

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Uhmontpellier

    RECRUITING

    Montpellier, Montpellier, 34295, France

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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