Clinical Trial

Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Prevention of Emergence Agitation and Delirium in Children Undergoing Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy

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Summary
Brief Summary This study is designed to find out whether transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) can safely reduce restlessness and confusion when children wake up from anesthesia after tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. These problems, called emergence agitation and delirium, are common after surgery and can cause distress for both children and their families.TaVNS is a non-invasive treatment that delivers mild electrical stimulation to a specific area of the ear connected to the vagus nerve. It does not involve needles or medication, and children usually feel only a gentle tingling sensation.In this randomized, double-blind study, children will be assigned by chance to receive either taVNS or a sham (placebo) stimulation during surgery. Neither the children, their families, nor the medical team providing care will know which treatment each child receives.Researchers will observe and record how calmly children wake up from anesthesia, whether they show signs of delirium, and any side effects. The goal of this study is to test whether taVNS is an effective and safe way to improve recovery and comfort for children after surgery.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07394647
Lead Sponsor The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
Conditions Emergence Agitation, Emergence Delirium
Enrollment 120 participants
Start Date 2026-02-24
Primary Completion 2026-12-30 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-12-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-02-06