New study aims to calm burned kids after surgery
NCT ID NCT07519863
First seen Apr 12, 2026
Summary
This study compares two sedation approaches—dormicum-ketamine versus dexmedetomidine—to see which better prevents emergence delirium (confusion and agitation) in children aged 3 to 16 with burns. Sixty kids undergoing burn dressing changes or minor procedures will be randomly assigned to one of the two drug regimens. The main goal is to measure how often delirium occurs within 30 minutes after sedation ends.
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Locations
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Ain Shams University
RECRUITINGCairo, Egypt
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Midazolam + Ketamine (dormicum-ketamine) and Dexmedetomidine
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a better sedation method to reduce confusion and agitation in children after burn procedures.
What could go wrong
This is a small Phase 2 trial (60 participants), so results may not apply broadly. Both drugs have side effects like breathing problems or low blood pressure.
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