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Preoperative SedationPhase 1NCT04200235

A Trial of Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Nasal Spray in Preoperative Sedation of Children

A Phase 1 study testing Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride nasal spray and Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride nasal spray blank preparation. in people with Preoperative Sedation, run by Jiangsu HengRui Medicine Co., Ltd. at 1 site in China.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The study is being conducted to evaluate the efficacy, safety and the population pharmacokinetic characteristics of dexmedetomidine hydrochloride nasal spray for preoperative sedation in children Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 2 to 6 years
Conditions the study is for
Preoperative Sedation
What is being tested?
Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride nasal spray and Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride nasal spray blank preparation.
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
48 participants
Where
1 siteChina
Study dates
6 Jan 2020to 7 Aug 2020
Phase
Phase 1
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 2 to 6 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child

Who may be able to join

  • Able and willing to provide a written informed consent
  • Male or female
  • Subjects requiring elective general anesthesia surgery
  • Conform to the ASA Physical Status Classification
  • Meet the weight standard

Who cannot join

  • Not suitable for nasal spray
  • Pediatric populations requiring special care or court/social welfare supervision
  • Subjects who had been under general anesthesia were randomized
  • Subjects with mental disorders and cognitive impairment;Subject with a history of epilepsy
  • Subjects with previous abnormal behavior after medication
  • Subjects with cardiovascular disease
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  • Clinically significant abnormal clinical laboratory test value
  • Subjects whose hemoglobin is below the lower limit of normal
  • Subjects who have either an adrenergic receptor agonist or an antagonist were randomized
  • Participated in clinical trials of other drugs before screening (accepted experimental drugs)
  • A history or possibility of difficult airway
  • History of hypersensitivity to drug ingredients or components
  • Other circumstances that the investigator judged inappropriate for participation in this clinical trial

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

China1 site
  • Beijing children's hospital, capital medical university

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100045

Other trials in China

About this study

Official title: Study on Pharmacokinetics and Clinical Efficacy of Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Nasal Spray for Preoperative Sedation in Children

The study is being conducted to evaluate the efficacy, safety and the population pharmacokinetic characteristics of dexmedetomidine hydrochloride nasal spray for preoperative sedation in children

Being tested
Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride nasal spray, Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride nasal spray blank preparation.

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride nasal sprayDrug

    In the low weight group, 18 subjects will receive a low dose of dexmedetomidine nasal spray.

    In the high weight group, 18 subjects will receive a high dose of dexmedetomidine nasal spray.

  • Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride nasal spray blank preparation.Drug

    Also called Placebo

    In the low weight group, 6 subjects will receive dexmedetomidine hydrochloride nasal spray blank preparation.

    In the high weight group, 6 subjects will receive dexmedetomidine hydrochloride nasal spray blank preparation.

Study groups in NCT04200235
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
High weight groupExperimentalHigh weight group
Receives: Drug: Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride nasal spray; Drug: Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride nasal spray blank preparation.
Low weight groupExperimentalLow weight group
Receives: Drug: Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride nasal spray; Drug: Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride nasal spray blank preparation.

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. PK Cmax

    Maximum blood concentration (Cmax)

    Measured: 0 to 1 hour after administration

Secondary outcomes (7)
  1. Proportion of subjects who parent-child separation successful

    The FUNK scale is a scale of 1 to 4 for sedation, anxiety, and separation from parents. Separation success defined as a scale of 3 or 4 per item.

    Measured: 0 minute to 45 minutes after administration: every 15 minutes after administration

  2. Proportion of subjects who the Ramsay score is satisfactory at least once

    Sedation level using the Ramsay scale. Ramsay Satisfaction defined as a scale of 2, 3, or 4;

    Measured: 0 minute to 45 minutes after administration: every 5 minutes after administration

  3. Proportion of subjects who the UMSS Scale is satisfactory at least once

    Sedation level using the University of Michigan Sedation Scale. UMSS satisfaction defined as a scale of 3, 4, 5, or 6;

    Measured: 0 minute to 45 minutes after administration: every 5 minutes after administration

  4. Total consumption of propofol(mg) during general anesthesia

    Total consumption of propofol(mg) during general anesthesia

    Measured: From the beginning of anesthesia to the end of surgical operation up to 4 hours

  5. Total consumption of opioid analgesic(μg) during general anesthesia

    Total consumption of opioid analgesic(μg) during general anesthesia

    Measured: From the beginning of anesthesia to the end of surgical operation up to 4 hours

  6. Time of anesthesia awakening

    Time of anesthesia awakening

    Measured: Up to 4 hours after the end of surgical operation

  7. Proportion of subjects with postoperative agitation

    Proportion of subjects with postoperative agitation

    Measured: Up to 4 hours after the end of surgical operation

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted16 Dec 2019
  2. Study start6 Jan 2020
  3. Primary completion6 Aug 2020
  4. Study completion7 Aug 2020

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 1
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride nasal spray compared with placebo
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
48 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04200235
Sponsor's protocol ID
HR0171401-102
Status last verified
Nov 2019
First submitted
25 Nov 2019
Last updated
9 Sep 2020
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1 study testing Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride nasal spray and Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride nasal spray blank preparation. in people with Preoperative Sedation, run by Jiangsu HengRui Medicine Co., Ltd. at 1 site in China.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 13 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 9 Sep 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in China. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

PK Cmax (time frame: 0 to 1 hour after administration). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 9 Sep 2020.

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