CompletedPhase 4

Efficacy of Single-Shot Dexmedetomidine Versus Placebo in Preventing Pediatric Emergence Delirium in Strabismus Surgery

United States63 participantsStarted 2012-03

Plain-language summary

This study is trying to see if using precedex pre-operatively prevents emergence delirium in pediatric (ages 1-7) patients undergoing strabismus surgery.

Who can participate

Age range1 Year – 7 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * ASA physical status of I or II * male or female, aged 1-7 * has no significant lab abnormalities Exclusion Criteria: * ASA physical status of III, IV or V * Presence of medicated behavioral disorder * Subjects for which dexmedetomidine, opiates, benzodiazepines or inhalational anesthetics are contraindicated. * Parental refusal

What they're measuring

Percentage of Patients Experiencing Pediatric Emergence Delirium in Strabismus Surgery

Timeframe: Length of PACU stay (around 3 hours on average)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01901588

SponsorNYU Langone Health

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2014-03

Results submitted2016-02-08

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