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what intranasal dexmedetomidine dose is better in sedation : 2mcg/kg or 3mcg/kg?

Completed
Conditions
Medical and Surgical,
Registration Number
CTRI/2020/12/029649
Lead Sponsor
All India Institute of Medical Sciences Raipur
Brief Summary

The importance ofprocedural sedation and analgesia (PSA) for children undergoing diagnostic proceduressuch as imaging studies in CT, MRI suite and for echocardiography has led to anincrease in demand for sedation outside of the operating room. Due to thisdemand, the role of pediatricians, physicians, anaesthesists and emergencyphysicians have also expanded to include PSA. For non-operating roomanesthesia, (NORA) dexmedetomidine offers a safety profile similar totraditional sedatives (i.e., ketamine and midazolam) and has been reported tobe efficacious even when administered intranasally (IN).

We plan to conduct this research as Intranasaladministration of dexmedetomidine may be advantageous for such procedures inpediatric population, as compared to intravenous route as it is shown tohave lesser hemodynamic changes and preserves the airway better, additionally,the fear and anxiety triggered by needles and closed environment are also less.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
200
Inclusion Criteria
  • pediatric patients aged between 1 years and 10 years who are undergoing non-invasive radiological procedures like CT scan, MRI, Ultrasound, echocardiography.
  • Belonging to ASA PS grade 1 and 2.
Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Research Hypothesis: Intranasal Dexmedetomidine 3mcg/kg is more efficient than intranasal dexmedetomidine 2mcg/kg for non-invasive radiological procedural sedation in pediatric age group. Greater efficacy will be established based on sedation level and need of rescue doses of drug.One year
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
we assume that, physician’s satisfaction in performing the procedure is better with 3mcg/kg body weightsafety profile of 3mcg/kg body weight dose of Intranasal dexmedetomidine in terms of adverse events (bradycardia, hypotension, desaturation, excessive sedation) is better.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

All India Institute of Medical Sciences Raipur

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Raipur, CHHATTISGARH, India

All India Institute of Medical Sciences Raipur
🇮🇳Raipur, CHHATTISGARH, India
Dr Suresh
Principal investigator
9482289473
sureshnagalikar1@gmail.com

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