Clinical Trial

Children of Age 2-6years Undergoing Elective Surgery Will be Divided Into Two Groups Randomly. This Study Aims to Evaluate if Intranasal Dexmedetomidine is Better Than Intranasal Ketamine in Producing Sedation and Reducing Parent Separation Anxiety Before Surgery.

Study acronym: DREAM-Kids
Not Yet Recruiting Phase 1/2
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Record status
This record was last updated September 18, 2025 (before its estimated June 30, 2026 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
This study aims to compare intranasal dexmedetomidine versus intranasal ketamine as a premedication in children undergoing surgery in our population. Hypothesis is Intranal dexmedetomidine is better than intranasal ketamine in producing preoperative sedation in pediatric patients undergoing surgery under general anesthesia.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07180095
Lead Sponsor Liaquat National Hospital & Medical College
Conditions Sedation, Preoperative Anxiety Experienced by the Pediatric Patient, Anxiolytic Effect, Sedation and Analgesia
Enrollment 60 participants
Start Date 2026-01-01
Primary Completion 2026-06-30 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-07-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-09-18