Clinical trials: Dexmedetomidine
Mechanically Ventilated, Critically Ill Children
Sedation Efficacy of Dexmedetomidine Versus Midazolam in Critically Ill Ventilated Children
There is a significant lack of adequately powered randomized clinical trial (RCT) data to determine the comparative safety and effectiveness of sedative treatments in pediatric patients.
- Trial name
- NCT04082767
- Testing
- Precedex, Midazolam
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Douglas Fraser
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery in a Pediatric Population
Dex +/- Caffeine Sedation in a Post-MRI Recovery in a Pediatric Population
Dexmedetomidine (Dex), a selective α2-adrenergic receptor agonist, is the most used sedative for procedural sedation in children and in pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) because it is associated with less respiratory…
- Trial name
- NCT06538584
- Testing
- Caffeine citrate 15mg/kg, 0.9% Sodium Citrate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Sedation Complication
Comparison Between Intranasal vs Intravenous Dexmedetomidine for EEG Sedation of Children With Behavior Disorders.
The aim of the project was to compare the efficacy and safety of intranasal (IN) and intravenous (IV) dexmedetomidine (DEX) in procedural sedation for electroencephalogram (EEG) in pediatric patients with behavioural disorders.
- Trial name
- NCT06434428
- Testing
- dexmedetomidine (IV), dexmedetomidine (IN)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Azienda Ospedaliera di Padova
Postoperative Confusion, Postoperative Delirium
Autonomous Nervous System Regulated Paediatric Anaesthesia With Dexmedetomidine or Placebo
The goal of this randomized, double blinded study is to examine in children whether postoperative agitation can be reduced. The main question it aims to answer is Will optimized, monitor guided analgesic treatment and…
- Conditions
- Postoperative Confusion, Postoperative Delirium, Postoperative Pain, Acute, Postoperative Complications
- Trial name
- ANNA (NCT05785689)
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 220 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Anesthesia, Neurotoxicity
A Study to Compare the Long-term Outcomes After Two Different Anaesthetics
There is considerable evidence that most general anaesthetics modulate brain development in animal studies. The impact is greater with longer durations of exposure and in younger animals.
- Conditions
- Anesthesia, Neurotoxicity, Child Development
- Trial name
- TREX (NCT03089905)
- Testing
- Sevoflurane, Remifentanil, Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- 21 sites in United States, Australia and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 450 people
- Sponsor
- Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Anesthesia
Two Anesthetic Techniques in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
The goal of this study is to determine if there is a significant difference in the quality of care between the investigators' two standard anesthesia techniques for children undergoing a MRI of the body and/or extremity MRI.
- Trial name
- NCT00894751
- Testing
- dexmedetomidine, propofol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 98 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Procedural Sedation, EEG
Factors Associated With Successful Completion of MRI in Children Undergoing a Vigil Sedation With Dexmedetomidin
This is a retrospective cohort study aiming to determine whether the use of Dexmedetomidine (DEX) to sedate children prior to MRI scanning is more or less effective in children with autism spectrum disorders or other…
- Conditions
- Procedural Sedation, EEG, MRI
- Trial name
- RIDEX (NCT06203522)
- Testing
- Data collection of successful completion of MRI
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 81 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Régional Metz-Thionville
Tonsillectomy
Dexmedetomidine as a Rapid Bolus in Children for Emergence Agitation
To Determine The Efficacy of a Rapid Bolus Injection of Dexmedetomidine on the Incidence of Emergence Agitation in Anesthetized Children and the Cardiovascular Profile of a Rapid Bolus Injection of Dexmedetomidine.
- Trial name
- NCT01528891
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 418 people
- Sponsor
- Peter Davis
Oral Melatonin, Nebulized Dexmedetomidine
Oral Melatonin Versus Nebulized Dexmedetomidine on Emergence Agitation in Children Undergoing Adenotonsillectomy
This study aims to compare the efficacy of using oral Melatonin versus nebulized Dexmedetomidine in limitation of emergence agitation in children undergoing adenotonsillectomy.
- Conditions
- Oral Melatonin, Nebulized Dexmedetomidine, Emergence Agitation, Children
- Trial name
- NCT07345715
- Testing
- Normal saline, Oral melatonin syrup, Nebulized dexmedetomidine
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- Tanta University
Surgical Hemostasis
Comparative Study Between the Effect of Dexmedetomidine ,Midazolam or Bupivacaine Packing During FESS on Surgical Field Visualization
The goal of this interventional study is to compare the nasal packing with dexmedetomidine .midazolam or bupivacaine on surgical field visualization during FESS .
- Trial name
- FESS (Function (NCT07013955)
- Testing
- Saline, Dexmedetomidine, Midazolam
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 144 people
- Sponsor
- Minia University
Preoperative Sedation
The Study is Being Conducted to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Microneedles for Preoperative Sedation in Children
The study is being conducted to evaluate the efficacy, safety and the population pharmacokinetic characteristics of Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Microneedles for preoperative sedation in children
- Trial name
- NCT07168720
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride Microneedles
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Guangzhou Novaken Pharm Co., Ltd.
Comparison of the Effects of Propofol and Nasal Dexmedetomidine
Propofol vs. Nasal Dexmedetomidine in Pediatric Agitation and Delirium
Dental pain and anxiety are quite common in pediatric patients. However, due to children's inability to express their fears and lack of knowledge about the procedures to be performed, these symptoms have often been misunderstood…
- Trial name
- NCT06466915
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, Propofol
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 162 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baskent University Ankara Hospital
Dexmedetomidine Infusion, Pediatric
Comparison of Caudal Block Versus Dexmedetomidine Infusion in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Hypospadias Repair Surgery
Pain is one of the most misunderstood, underdiagnosed, and untreated medical problems, particularly in children. New Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organization regards pain as fifth vital sign and requires…
- Conditions
- Dexmedetomidine Infusion, Pediatric, Hypospadias Repair Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT04331418
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, caudal block
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 135 people
- Sponsor
- Tanta University
Heart Disease
A Comparison of Two Sedation Techniques in Children Undergoing Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE)
The study will examine the quality of two sedation techniques (dexmedetomidine and pentobarbital) used for children aged 3 to 24 months who are undergoing a transthoracic echocardiography (TTE).
- Trial name
- NCT02250820
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, Pentobarbital
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 280 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Dexmedetomidine, Congenital Heart Disease
Pharmacokinetic Study of Intranasal Dexmedetomidine in Pediatric Patients With Congenital Heart Disease
The main objectives of the study are to determine peak plasma drug concentration levels and corresponding time of dexmedetomidine following intranasal administration in children age ≥1 mo to ≤ 6 yr with congenital heart disease…
- Trial name
- NCT03417999
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Children With Fracture Femur
Dexmedetomidine Addition to Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block
Fractures of the shaft of femur (FSF) are common in children, especially isolated fractures of the mid-third of the femur which are intensely painful.
- Trial name
- NCT01600027
- Testing
- Fascia iliaca compartment block, Fascia iliaca block
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Mansoura University
Anesthesia , Analgesia
Dexmedetomidine Versus Magnesium Sulfate in Ultrasound Guided Bilateral Bi-level Erector Spinae Plane Block in Corrective Scoliosis Surgery
Posterior spinal fusion for scoliosis surgery may lead to severe postoperative pain which requires significant opioid use for adequate perioperative analgesia.
- Trial name
- NCT05671081
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, Magnesium sulfate, Narcotic Analgesics
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Tetrology of Fallot, Heart Ventricle
Understanding Dexmedetomidine in Neonates After Open Heart Surgery
The purpose of this study is to determine what happens to dexmedetomidine in the body after it has been given to a newborn after heart surgery.
- Conditions
- Tetrology of Fallot, Heart Ventricle, Hypoplastic Left Heart
- Trial name
- Dex (NCT00576381)
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Athena Zuppa
Septic Peritonitis
Effects of Dexmedetomidine vs Propofol in Patients With Intra-abdominal Sepsis
Sepsis is defined as systemic response to infection ,and it is a main problem in ICU and despite advance in supportive care, the mortality rate in patients with severe sepsis continues to exceed 30% [Bone RC 1993].The effects of…
- Trial name
- NCT04718714
- Testing
- Midazolam, Propofol, Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Delayed Emergence From Anesthesia
Can Caudal Dexmedetomidine Prevents Sevoflurane Induced Emergence Agitation in Children
Emergence agitation (EA) is common phenomenon in pediatric patients undergoing general anesthesia by inhalation agents. The incidence of EA was reported to range from 18% to 80%.
- Trial name
- NCT02757495
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Suez Canal University