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No opioids, less confusion? study tests anesthesia change for children

NCT ID NCT07191652

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at 128 children aged 2-18 who had ear, nose, or throat surgery. Researchers compared standard opioid-based anesthesia to opioid-free anesthesia to see if it reduced post-surgery agitation and delirium. The goal was to find a way to help children recover more calmly and with less pain.

What this could mean

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Active substance
opioid-free anesthesia
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a safer anesthesia method for children that reduces post-surgery confusion and pain.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed retrospective study, not a large trial. Results may not apply to all children or surgeries, and the findings are not yet confirmed.

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Study facts

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Participants

128 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2026

Finished

May 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

The study population will consist of 126 pediatric patients aged between 2 and 18 years, who are classified as ASA physical status I or II and are scheduled to undergo elective ear, nose, and throat (ENT) surgery under general anesthesia. These patients will be included based on the eligibility criteria and will be evaluated retrospectively. Patients will be excluded from the study if they fall under ASA classifications III, IV, V, or VI, or if they have a diagnosis of liver failure, advanced heart block (second or third degree), acute cerebrovascular events, mental retardation, or have a tracheostomy. Additionally, any patient or guardian who declines participation will also be excluded.

Ages

2 to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria:The study will include 126 patients * Aged 2-18 years * ASA I-II * Undergoing elective tonsillectomy, adeoidectomy, cochlear implant surgery under general anesthesia. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with ASA 3,4, 5, or 6 * Liver failure * Advanced heart block (second and third degree) * Acute cerebrovascular events * Mental retardation * Patients with tracheostomy * Those unwilling to participate

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Conditions

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delirium Emergence Delirium Pain, Postoperative

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine

    Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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