Which anesthesia works best for teens during gut exams?
NCT ID NCT07401914
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at two different drug combinations used to sedate teenagers (ages 10-18) during a gastrointestinal endoscopy. The goal is to see which method provides better comfort during the procedure and helps teens recover faster afterward. About 90 teens will take part, and their sedation level, need for extra medicine, and recovery time will be tracked.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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90 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2026
- Finished
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May 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Adolescent patients scheduled to undergo gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures under sedation as part of routine clinical care will be included in the study. Patients will receive either ketamine-dexmedetomidine (ketodex) or ketamine-propofol (ketofol) sedation according to standard institutional practice and the preference of the attending anesthesiologist.
- Ages
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10 to 18 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: ASA I-II, adolescents aged 10-18 years undergoing elective gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures Exclusion Criteria: * Emergency cases * Children under 10 years of age * Children with mental retardation * Children whose parents refuse to participate in the study and children who do not consent to participate themselves * Children with known allergy, hypersensitivity, intolerance or contraindication to any of the sedoanalgesic drugs used
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Operating Room at the Giresun Obstetrics and Gynecology and Pediatrics Training and Research Hospital
Giresun, Turkey (Türkiye)
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