NCT05111431

Brief Summary

The study is being conducted to evaluate the efficacy, and safety of dexmedetomidine hydrochloride nasal spray for preoperative sedation in children.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
159

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for phase_3

Timeline
Completed

Started Nov 2021

Shorter than P25 for phase_3

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

October 20, 2021

Completed
19 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

November 8, 2021

Completed
16 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 24, 2021

Completed
6 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 20, 2022

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 20, 2022

Completed
Last Updated

November 7, 2022

Status Verified

October 1, 2021

Enrollment Period

6 months

First QC Date

October 20, 2021

Last Update Submit

November 4, 2022

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Proportion of subjects who meet parent-child separation successful

    within 45 minutes after the beginning of administration

  • Proportion of subjects who meet the Ramsay sedation score of 3 at least once within 45 minutes after the beginning of administration

    within 45 minutes after the beginning of administration

Secondary Outcomes (7)

  • Proportion of subjects who meet parent-child separation successful within 45 minutes after the beginning of administration

    Within 45 minutes after the beginning of administration

  • Time from the beginning of administration to the successful parent-child separation for the first time through study completion,an average of 3 days

    an average of 3 days

  • Proportion of subjects whose the Ramsay score is satisfactory at least once within 45 minutes after the beginning of administration

    Within 45 minutes after the beginning of administration

  • Time from the beginning of administration to the satisfactory Ramsay score for the first time

    from the beginning of administration to the first successful Ramsay score

  • Proportion of subjects whose the UMSS Scale is satisfactory at least once within 45 minutes after the beginning of administration

    within 45 minutes after the beginning of administration

  • +2 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (2)

Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Nasal Spray

EXPERIMENTAL
Drug: Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Nasal Spray

Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride nasal spray blank preparation

PLACEBO COMPARATOR
Drug: Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride nasal spray blank preparation

Interventions

In the low weight group, the subjects will receive a low dose of dexmedetomidine nasal spray. In the high weight group, the subjects will receive a high dose of dexmedetomidine nasal spray.

Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Nasal Spray

In the low weight group, the subjects will receive dexmedetomidine hydrochloride nasal spray blank preparation. In the high weight group, the subjects will receive dexmedetomidine hydrochloride nasal spray blank preparation.

Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride nasal spray blank preparation

Eligibility Criteria

Age2 Years - 6 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17)

You may qualify if:

  • Able and willing to provide a written informed consent
  • Male or female
  • Subjects requiring elective general anesthesia surgery
  • Conform to the ASA Physical Status Classification
  • Meet the weight standard

You may not qualify if:

  • Not suitable for nasal spray
  • Pediatric populations requiring special care or court/social welfare supervision
  • Subjects who had been under general anesthesia when they were randomized
  • Subjects with a history of mental illness and a history of cognitive impairment epilepsy
  • Subjects with cardiovascular disease
  • Subjects whose hemoglobin is below the lower limit of normal
  • Subjects with a history or possibility of a difficult airway
  • Abnormal liver function and/or abnormal renal function
  • Adrenoceptor agonists or antagonists or analgesics were used before randomization
  • Participated in clinical trials (received experimental drugs)
  • History of hypersensitivity to drug ingredients or components
  • Other circumstances that the investigator judged inappropriate for participation in this clinical trial

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Beijing Children's Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University

Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100045, China

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Gao J, Wang F, Wang X, Zou X, Liu HC, Song X, Chai X, Jiang R, Zhao P, Zhang J, Wang SY, Ma H, Zhao Z, Wang Q, Zhou N, Bai J, Zhang J. Safety and efficacy of a novel dexmedetomidine nasal spray for pre-anesthetic sedation in children: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. BMC Anesthesiol. 2024 Sep 6;24(1):315. doi: 10.1186/s12871-024-02708-1.

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 3
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Model Details: Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride nasal spray compared with placebo
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

October 20, 2021

First Posted

November 8, 2021

Study Start

November 24, 2021

Primary Completion

May 20, 2022

Study Completion

May 20, 2022

Last Updated

November 7, 2022

Record last verified: 2021-10

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