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Sedative

Propofol (Group P) for Anesthesia

Phase 4
Waitlist Available
Led By Keira Mason, MD
Research Sponsored by Keira Mason
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be younger than 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 2 years
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Study Summary

This trial will compare how much propofol children need for sedation when given propofol or dexmedetomidine before propofol.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~2 years
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 2 years for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Propofol requirements with pre-treatment of dexmedetomidine with children who do not receive dexmedetomidine.
Secondary outcome measures
Adverse events
Amount of sedative medications administered other than propofol or dexmedetomidine
BIS score
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Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: Propofol (Group P)Active Control1 Intervention
Propofol only
Group II: Propofol with Dexmedetomidine (Group DP)Active Control2 Interventions
Propofol with Dexmedetomidine

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Keira MasonLead Sponsor
Keira Mason, MDPrincipal Investigator - Boston Children's Hospital
Boston Children's Hospital
5 Previous Clinical Trials
226 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is access to this research available for participants at the present moment?

"Clinicaltrials.gov states that this experiment is not presently recruiting patients, having first been posted on May 11th 2018 and last updated on August 16th 2022. Despite the lack of current enrollment, there are still 299 other trials currently open for participation across multiple sites."

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What are the typical indications for Propofol with Dexmedetomidine (Group DP)?

"Propofol combined with Dexmedetomidine (Group DP) is the most popular therapeutic approach for sedative therapy. Such a combination can also be beneficial in treating additional maladies such as anaesthesia protocols, medical procedure-related sedation and afflictions."

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Does this research involve participants of any age below 60 years?

"The prerequisites for this trial indicate that the ideal candidate should be aged between 7 and 18. There are presently 75 trials aimed at minors, while 209 studies focus on individuals above 65 years old."

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Which participants are eligible for enrollment in this investigation?

"For this study, 39 minors aged 7 to 18 years old who are due for upper or lower endoscopic procedures at Boston Children's Hospital and meet the criteria necessary to receive dexmedetomidine or propofol sedation must apply. The application requires written consent from both parents and patient."

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How many individuals are enrolled in this clinical research project?

"This clinical trial is not currently enrolling. It was initially disclosed on May 11th, 2018 and was last changed on August 16th 2022. Those looking for other studies can find 126 anaesthesia therapy trials actively recruiting as well 173 Propofol with Dexmedetomidine (Group DP) studies in search of participants."

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Does the combination of Propofol and Dexmedetomidine have regulatory approval?

"Group DP, a combination of Propofol and Dexmedetomidine, has been officially authorized for medical use; thus the safety rating was set to 3."

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~6 spots leftby Apr 2025