CompletedNot Applicable

Nebulized Dexmedetomidine as a Premedication for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in Pediatric Patients

Turkey (Türkiye)108 participantsStarted 2024-01-31

Plain-language summary

This study aims to demonstrate that the application of nebulized dexmedetomidine to patients during pediatric upper gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures will significantly reduce the gag reflex and enhance both patient and practitioner comfort

Who can participate

Age range2 Years – 17 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I and II * 2 to 17 years of age, * Patient undergoing in Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with heart disease * Patients with mental-motor retardation * Patients with abnormal upper respiratory tract * Patients with a history of asthma * Patients with upper respiratory tract history in the last 4 weeks * Patients with severe sleep apnea on polysomnography * ASA \>III patients * Patients with drug allergies

What they're measuring

gag reflex

Timeframe: through endoscopic procedure up to one hour

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06218797

SponsorOndokuz Mayıs University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-04-30

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