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a Phase III Trial of Safety and Efficacy of Premedication With Dexmedetomidine and Midazolam in Pediatric Patients

a Phase III Trial of Safety and Efficacy of Premedication With Dexmedetomidine and Midazolam in Pediatric Patients

Not Recruiting
12-12 years
All
Phase 3

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Overview

This research study to evaluate the relative efficacy of Dexmedetomidine, Midazolam, and compare them to the current KFSH&RC standard of care. Compare the safety and the frequency of adverse effects of treatment arms.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  • All pediatric outpatients coming for MRI investigations requiring general anesthesia at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center (KFSH&RC) age 1-12 years

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Weight ≥ 40 kilograms
  • Allergies to the study drug
  • Refused to take the study drug
  • Severe learning disability
  • Patient on Digoxin medication
  • Patient on beta-blocker medication
  • Cardiac disease with abnormal conduction system
  • Nasal anatomical abnormality

Study details
    Anxiety State
    Perioperative/Postoperative Complications

NCT04356638

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center

30 January 2026

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