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Children of Age 2-6years Undergoing Elective Surgery Will be Divided Into Two Groups Randomly. This Study Aims to Evaluate if Intranasal Dexmedetomidine is Better Than Intranasal Ketamine in Producing Sedation and Reducing Parent Separation Anxiety Before Surgery.
Sponsor: Liaquat National Hospital & Medical College
Summary
This study aims to compare intranasal dexmedetomidine versus intranasal ketamine as a premedication in children undergoing surgery in our population. Hypothesis is Intranal dexmedetomidine is better than intranasal ketamine in producing preoperative sedation in pediatric patients undergoing surgery under general anesthesia.
Official title: Intranasal Dexmedetomidine Versus Intranasal Ketamine for Preoperative Sedation in Pediatrics
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
2 Years - 6 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2026-01-01
Completion Date
2026-07-30
Last Updated
2025-09-18
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Intranasal dexmedetomidine
intranasal dexmedetomidine 2mcg/kg
Intranasal ketamine
intranasal ketamine 2mg/kg