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Study seeks to uncover why 1 in 4 kids act differently after sedation

NCT ID NCT07495826

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study aims to understand why some children develop sleep issues, anxiety, or aggression for up to two weeks after being sedated for medical procedures. Researchers will follow over 2,000 children aged 1-17 in emergency rooms and dental clinics. By identifying risk factors like age and pre-procedure anxiety, they hope to help healthcare providers prevent these problems and give better guidance to families.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help doctors predict and prevent negative behavioral changes in children after sedation, improving recovery and family experience.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly change care yet. Results may not apply to all settings or sedation types.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

About 2,145 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Mar 2026

Expected to finish

May 2030

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Children and adolescents 1-17 years undergoing procedural sedation or anxiolysis with any agent for any indication in the ED and dental clinics

Ages

1 year to 17 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

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: * Children and adolescents 1-17 years undergoing procedural sedation or anxiolysis with any agent for any indication in the ED and dental clinics Exclusion Criteria: * Patients where the primary caregiver lacks English or French (if applicable to site) comprehension in the absence of a native language interpreter * Lack a smartphone able to receive SMS text messages * Caregiver and/or patient are not available for all of the planned follow-up dates * Previously enrolled in the study

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Conditions

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How to take part

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • London Health Sciences Centre

    RECRUITING

    London, Ontario, N6A5W9, Canada

  • London Health Sciences Centre

    RECRUITING

    London, Ontario, N6A5W9, Canada

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