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Nose drops before surgery may prevent Kids' nightmares and anxiety

NCT ID NCT07570160

Symptom relief Sponsor: Nanjing Children's Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether giving children nose drops of dexmedetomidine or esketamine before anesthesia can reduce negative behavior changes like anxiety, sleep problems, or irritability after day surgery. About 342 children aged 2 to 12 will be randomly assigned to receive one of these drugs or a placebo. Researchers will also monitor brain waves to see if they relate to behavior changes.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 4

Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.

Participants

About 342 people

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Expected to start

Jun 2026

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Expected to finish

Nov 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

2 to 12 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Children aged 2 to 12 years. 2. Scheduled to undergo elective day surgery under general anesthesia. 3. ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) physical status I to III. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Congenital diseases or severe liver or kidney dysfunction. 2. History of allergic reactions to study drugs. 3. Neuromuscular diseases, cerebral palsy, epilepsy. 4. Other psychiatric or neurological disorders. 5. Body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30 kg/m². 6. Severe upper respiratory tract infections prior to surgery. 7. Use of sedatives or analgesics within 48 hours before surgery. 8. Exposure to major life stressors within 1 month before surgery (e.g., family separation, death of a parent). 9. Refusal to participate or failure to obtain consent from the child's legal guardian.

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Conditions

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Emergence Delirium psychiatric disorder

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Behavior problem

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University

    Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210008, China

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