Nasal sprays may tame Post-Surgery behavior problems in children

NCT ID NCT07570160

First seen May 15, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether giving children a nasal spray of dexmedetomidine or esketamine before anesthesia can reduce negative behavior changes—like anxiety, sleep problems, or irritability—after day surgery. About 342 children aged 2 to 12 will be randomly assigned to receive one of these drugs or a placebo. Researchers will also monitor brain waves during surgery to see if they relate to later behavior.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University

    Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210008, China

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