At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordPhase 3Completed· 418 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Dexmedetomidine +1 moredrug
Likely dose
Dexmedetomidine 0.5 microgramsfrom record
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Dexmedetomidine as a Rapid Bolus for Treatment and Prophylactic Prevention of Emergence Agitation in Anesthetized Children
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Dexmedetomidine and Placebo for Tonsillectomy. Completed, enrolled 418 participants across 2 sites.
Detailed Summary
To Determine The Efficacy of a Rapid Bolus Injection of Dexmedetomidine on the Incidence of Emergence Agitation in Anesthetized Children and the Cardiovascular Profile of a Rapid Bolus Injection of Dexmedetomidine.
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsTonsillectomy
CountriesUnited States
CollaboratorsHospira, now a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer
Timeline
Phase 3CompletedFinished
201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Enrollment StartJan 2012
First PostedFeb 2012
Primary CompletionAug 2014
TodayJul 2026
First PostedFeb 8, 2012
Enrollment StartJan 1, 2012
Primary CompletionAug 1, 2014
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 2.6 yearsPosted 14.4 years ago
Interventions
Dexmedetomidinedrug
0.5 micrograms/Kilogram one time bolus 5 minutes prior to the end of surgery
Placeboother