PEDIATRIC ANESTHESIA

This study tests whether a nose spray medicine (dexmedetomidine) works better than a standard oral syrup (midazolam) to help children aged 2-10 relax before surgery. The goal is to reduce anxiety and make the anesthesia process smoother. 84 children having groin or urinary tract …

This study looks at 150 children aged 3-10 having planned surgery. It compares two types of intravenous anesthesia and one inhaled anesthesia to see which causes less confusion and agitation when waking up. The goal is to find the gentlest method for a smoother recovery.

This study checks if certain blood markers of inflammation can help predict nausea and vomiting after orchiopexy (a common surgery for undescended testicles) in children aged 1 to 8. Researchers will measure these markers before surgery and track how many children get sick afterw…

This study looks at two different ways of setting the breathing machine (ventilator) during general anesthesia for children having dental work. The goal is to find out which setting helps children breathe better and recover more smoothly after the procedure. About 75 children age…

This study aims to improve how we measure children's recovery and experience after surgery. Researchers will translate and test a recovery scale for Danish children aged 4-12 and develop a new questionnaire to capture kids' own views on their hospital stay. By involving 250 child…

This study looks at how two different doses of a sedative called dexmedetomidine change the amount of anesthesia (sevoflurane) needed to prevent movement during surgery in children aged 1 month to 3 years. About 180 children will take part. The goal is to find the right dose to s…

This study is looking at whether simple blood tests taken before surgery can help predict which children might become confused or agitated after waking up from anesthesia. The study will include 140 children aged 2 to 12 who are having circumcision. Researchers will check for cer…

This study looks at 450 children aged 5 to 18 who need a breathing tube during surgery. Doctors will test three different scoring methods to see which one best identifies a difficult intubation. The goal is to improve safety and make the process smoother for young patients.

This study is testing whether a simple guide (a "landmark") on the forearm can help parents and staff place a numbing patch in the exact spot where a vein is likely to be found using ultrasound. The goal is to make starting an IV less stressful for young children. About 75 childr…

This study watches 1,000 children having surgery to see if easy-to-do physical exams can predict when placing a breathing tube will be hard. The goal is to help doctors spot at-risk kids early and make anesthesia safer. No new treatments are tested—only observations are made.