Can a simple breathing adjustment make anesthesia recovery safer for kids?
NCT ID NCT07323420
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Sep 10, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study looks at two different breathing settings (1:2 vs. 1:3 inspiratory-to-expiratory ratio) used during anesthesia in children aged 2-12 having dental procedures. Researchers will measure vital signs, breathing quality, and recovery to see which setting leads to smoother emergence from anesthesia. The goal is to find the safest way to help children breathe on their own again after the procedure.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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75 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2026
- Finished
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Aug 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
The study will include pediatric patients aged 2 to 12 years who are scheduled to undergo routine dental procedures under general anesthesia at our faculty. Eligible participants are classified as American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical Status I or II. Patients with airway anomalies, significant adenoid hypertrophy, macroglossia, retrognathia, severe obesity, developmental delays, or a history of delayed emergence from anesthesia will be excluded. Children requiring anesthesia for less than 1 hour or more than 3 hours, those with known pulmonary or airway diseases, neuromuscular disorders affecting respiration, or receiving medications that could alter spontaneous breathing during emergence (e.g., atropine, lidocaine, steroids) are also excluded. Written informed consent must be obtained from parents or legal guardians prior to participation.
- Ages
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2 to 12 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Pediatric patients scheduled for dental procedures under general anesthesia at our faculty. * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical Status I or II. * Age between 2 and 12 years. * Written informed consent obtained from parents or legal guardians. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients whose parents or legal guardians decline participation. * Presence of adenoid hypertrophy \>30%. * Macroglossia or retrognathia. * Severe obesity or developmental delay. * History of delayed emergence from anesthesia. * ASA Physical Status III or higher. * Anesthesia duration less than 1 hour or more than 3 hours. * Patients with difficult airway management or ventilation. * Known pulmonary or airway diseases or anomalies. * Use of pharmacological agents that may affect spontaneous respiratory quality. * Presence of neuromuscular disorders affecting respiratory function. * Age \<2 years or \>12 years. * Administration of medications intraoperatively or preoperatively that may influence respiratory dynamics during emergence (e.g., atropine, lidocaine, steroids).
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kırıkkale University, Faculty of Dentistry
Kirikkale, Turkey (Türkiye)
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