U.S., March 28 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07495826) titled 'PRedictors Of Maladaptive Behaviors in Children Undergoing Procedural SEDation' on March 19.
Brief Summary: Procedural sedation for children outside of the operating room is a common practice in emergency departments, outpatient clinics, radiology suites, and dental offices for painful and anxiety-provoking procedures. However, there is emerging evidence that so-called "delayed maladaptive behaviors" (disordered sleep, anxiety, and aggression) affect nearly a quarter of children for up to 2 weeks following sedation. This can lead to poor school attendance, reduced extracurricular involvement, disruptions to caregivers' employment o...