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Dexmedetomidine and Melatonin for Sleep Induction for EEG in Children

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Dexmedetomidine
Melatonin
Sleep
Electroencephalography
Child
Epilepsy
Interventions
Diagnostic Test: Electroencephalography
Diagnostic Test: Monitoring of vital functions
Registration Number
NCT04665453
Lead Sponsor
University Medical Centre Ljubljana
Brief Summary

The aim of the study is to compare the effect of melatonin, given orally, dexmedetomidine, given intranasally, and dexmedetomidine given sublingually on sleep induction, sleep duration, their possible impact on vital functions and technical implementation of EEG.

Detailed Description

At University Medical Centre Ljubljana (UMCL; Slovenia), the investigators use electroencephalography (EEG) in wakefulness and sleep for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes in children with (suspected) epilepsy. Since epileptiform activity can only be detected during sleep in some patients and because children with intellectual disabilities have sometimes problems with cooperation, EEG in induced sleep is required.

In this study, the investigators will enroll 150 children who need EEG recorded in their sleep. The investigators will compare safety and efficacy of the two active substances, one of which will be given in two possible routes. Fifty children will receive melatonin in the form of a syrup orally, 50 children will receive dexmedetomidine intranasally in the form of a nasal spray, and 50 children will receive dexmedetomidine sublingually. The investigators will monitor the following parameters: the time in which the child falls asleep, vital functions during sleep (blood pressure, blood oxygen saturation, respiratory rate frequency and heart rate frequency), the impact on the technical implementation of EEG, the depth of sleep and waking time. All parents will give their written consent for their child to participate in the study.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
150
Inclusion Criteria
  • Age between 1 and 20 years
  • Referral for EEG in sleep
  • Children/young adults whose parents/caregivers were informed about the aims of the study and have signed the Informed consent form
Exclusion Criteria
  • Children that were unable to follow the study protocol were excluded during the study

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Dexmedetomidine intranasallyDexmedetomidine 3 mcg/kg intranasally3 mcg/kg of dexmedetomidine in the form of a nasal spray will be given to the participant before EEG and vital functions monitoring
Melatonin peroralMelatonin 0,1mg/kg oral syrup0,1mg/kg melatonin will be given in the form of a syrup to the participant before EEG and vital functions monitoring
Dexmedetomidine intranasallyMonitoring of vital functions3 mcg/kg of dexmedetomidine in the form of a nasal spray will be given to the participant before EEG and vital functions monitoring
Melatonin peroralElectroencephalography0,1mg/kg melatonin will be given in the form of a syrup to the participant before EEG and vital functions monitoring
Dexmedetomidine sublinguallyElectroencephalography3 mcg/kg of dexmedetomidine will be given to the participant sublingually before EEG and vital functions monitoring
Melatonin peroralMonitoring of vital functions0,1mg/kg melatonin will be given in the form of a syrup to the participant before EEG and vital functions monitoring
Dexmedetomidine sublinguallyDexmedetomidine 3 mcg/kg sublingually3 mcg/kg of dexmedetomidine will be given to the participant sublingually before EEG and vital functions monitoring
Dexmedetomidine sublinguallyMonitoring of vital functions3 mcg/kg of dexmedetomidine will be given to the participant sublingually before EEG and vital functions monitoring
Dexmedetomidine intranasallyElectroencephalography3 mcg/kg of dexmedetomidine in the form of a nasal spray will be given to the participant before EEG and vital functions monitoring
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Comparison of the three medical interventions on sleep initiationDuring the intervention

The time-interval between the drug application and time of sleep initiation will be recorded in minutes. These values will be compared across the three arms of the study

Comparison of the three medical interventions on the depth of sleep and the most prominent sleep stage on EEGDuring the intervention

During EEG in sleep, which will be recorderd using a standard 10-20 placement with additional electrodes for breathing and ECG, the EEG background activity will be evaluated for the deepest sleep stage according to the standard EEG classification (Carskadon MA, Dement WC. Normal Human Sleep: an Overview. In: Kryger M, Roth T, Dement WC. Principles and practice of sleep medicine. St.Louis: Saunders/Elsevier, 2011:16-26.). Also, the sleep stage in which the patient will spend the most time will be noted. These values will be compared across the three arms of the study.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Comparison of the three medical interventions on respiratory rateDuring the intervention

Measurement of respiratory rate every 10 minutes after the medicine is given to the patient for the duration of EEG recording, and after 120 minutes. The values will be compared across the three arms of the study.

Comparison of the three medical interventions on heart rateDuring the intervention

Measurement of heart rate every 10 minutes after the medicine is given to the patient for the duration of EEG recording, and after 120 minutes. The values will be compared across the three arms of the study.

Comparison of the three medical interventions on oxygene saturationDuring the intervention

Measurement of oxygene saturation using pulse oximetry every 10 minutes after the medicine is given to the patient for the duration of EEG recording, and after 120 minutes. The values will be compared across the three arms of the study.

Comparison of the three medical interventions on blood pressureDuring the intervention

Measurement of systolic and diastolic blood pressure will be noted at the time of application of the medicine, at the end of EEG and after 120 minutes. These values will be compared across the three arms of the study.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University Medical Centre Ljubljana

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Ljubljana, Slovenia

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