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Comparing the Efficacy of Propofol and Dexmedetomidine in Prevention of Emergence Agitation After Sevoflurane Anesthesia in Children
Sponsor: Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences
Summary
This is a clinical study for comparing the efficacy of two drugs i.e propofol and dexmedetomidine in prevention of a group of post operative abnormal behaviours that can occur after sevoflurane anesthesia in children and we will measure this by a special scale which is used to evaluate these behavioural changes.
Official title: Comparison of Propofol and Dexmedetomidine in Prevention of Emergence Agitation After Sevoflurane Anesthesia Following Inguinal Hernia Repair: A Randomized Control Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
2 Years - 12 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
114
Start Date
2026-08-28
Completion Date
2026-11-28
Last Updated
2026-09-02
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
propofol 1mg/kg
1mg/kg propofol given 10 minutes before the end of surgery
Dexmedetomidine
0.3mcg/kg of dexmedetomidine to group D patients will be given after dilution with 10ml of 0.9%saline over 1 min given 10 minutes before extubation
Locations (1)
Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences
Islamabad, Federal, Pakistan