Status:

COMPLETED

Comparing Pediatric Dental Oral Sedation Outcomes With and Without Meperidine in Children Aged 3-7 Years

Lead Sponsor:

University of Washington

Conditions:

Dental Caries in Children

Pediatric Dental Sedation

Eligibility:

All Genders

3-7 years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

The primary objective of this randomized controlled trial is to assess the effects of oral sedation using midazolam and hydroxyzine with and without meperidine (a narcotic) on sedation outcomes in ped...

Detailed Description

Young children in the dental setting can pose significant behavioral challenges. These patients may have dental anxiety or lack the effortful control (self-regulation) to successfully navigate the den...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Are between 36-95 months of age and are planned for dental treatment at the University of Washington Center for Pediatric Dentistry,
  • Are ASA I or II, (healthy, or have mild, well-controlled systemic disease)
  • Are under the 95th weight for age BMI (body mass index) percentile,
  • Are able to take diagnostic bitewing dental radiographs,
  • Are able to take medications by mouth,
  • Have Brodsky scores of II or less (tonsil sizes take up less than 50% of the oropharyngeal opening at the back of the throat),
  • Are planned to receive operative treatment under local anesthesia,
  • Can understand and communicate with providers in English.

Exclusion

  • Are diagnosed with autism, ADHD, or any other psychiatric or behavioral diagnosis,
  • Are ASA III or higher (severe systemic disease),
  • Are above the 95th weight for age BMI percentile,
  • Are unable to take diagnostic radiographs,
  • Will not tolerate taking medications by mouth,
  • Have Brodsky scores of greater than II (tonsil sizes take up more than 50% of the oropharyngeal opening at the back of the throat),
  • Have undergone oral sedation at a previous dental appointment,
  • Cannot understand or communicate with providers in English.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 25 2019

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

January 31 2023

Estimated Enrollment :

37 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04068948

Start Date

June 25 2019

End Date

January 31 2023

Last Update

January 24 2024

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University of Washington Center for Pediatric Dentistry

Seattle, Washington, United States, 98115