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Comparing Melatonin to Diazepam as a Premedication: a Triple-blind, Randomized, Placebo Controlled Clinical Trial
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Placebo, Diazepam, and 1 other intervention for Anxiety and Preoperative Anxiety. Completed, enrolled 87 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effect of melatonin, diazepam, and placebo on the level of anxiety in patients undergoing surgery. The main question it aims to answer is: • Is melatonin effective in reducing the anxiety of patients undergoing surgery? Participants will be asked to answer a questionnaire then they will receive either melatonin, diazepam, or placebo, and then after an hour, they will answer the same questionnaire again. Researchers will compare melatonin, diazepam, and placebo to see if melatonin is as effective in reducing the level of anxiety as diazepam in patients undergoing surgery.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The placebo pill will be given to the patients 1 hour prior to their planned surgery.
Diazepam will be given to the patients 1 hour prior to their planned surgery.
Melatonin will be given to the patients 1 hour prior to their planned surgery.