Which steroid helps kids wake up faster after surgery?
NCT ID NCT07175623
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at how two common steroids, methylprednisolone and dexamethasone, affect the time it takes for children to recover from muscle relaxants used during surgery. Sixty children aged 5 to 12 received one of the steroids or a placebo before their operation. The goal was to see which steroid helps reverse the muscle relaxant fastest and reduces pain and nausea afterward.
What this could mean
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Active substance
methylprednisolone and dexamethasone (steroids)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help anesthesiologists choose the best steroid to speed recovery from muscle relaxants in children, reducing side effects like pain and nausea.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 60 children. Results may not apply to all ages or surgeries, and the exact impact on recovery time is still uncertain.
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Locations
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Bezmialem Vakıf Univerisity Dragos Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Konya City Hospital
Konya, Karatay, 42050, Turkey (Türkiye)