The effect of dexmedetomidine given as a premedication or intraoperatively on post-hospitalisation behavioural change in children: a randomised controlled trial
Phase 3
Completed
- Conditions
- Post Hospitalisation Behaviour ChangeAnaesthesiology - Anaesthetics
- Registration Number
- ACTRN12616000096459
- Lead Sponsor
- Dr Paul Lee-Archer
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 248
Inclusion Criteria
Age 2 to 7 inclusive
Having day case surgical procedure
ASA 1 or 2
Exclusion Criteria
Emergency surgery
Allergy to dexmedetomidine
Currently taking antihypertensive medication
Existing behavioural problems/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - defined as being under the care of a paediatrician for behavioural problems or currently taking medication for behavioural issues/ADHD
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method