Status:

UNKNOWN

Intranasal Dexmedetomidine vs Oral Triclofos Sodium for EEG in Children With Autism

Lead Sponsor:

Rabin Medical Center

Conditions:

Autistic Disorder

Eligibility:

All Genders

3-19 years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often undergo an Electroencephalography (EEG) as part of routine work up. These children present a challenge to successful EEG execution, due to a lack o...

Detailed Description

Study participants will be allocated, amongst patients invited for routine EEG monitoring in the hospitals EEG facility. All patients will be fasted on arrival, with a recommendation to awaken early o...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Children aged 4-18 yrs referred for an EEG under sedation..
  • A Neurologist derived diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
  • ASA 1 or 2

Exclusion

  • Allergy to study drug
  • Congenital heart disease, bradycardia \< 60 or know arrhythmia/AV block.
  • Vasoactive drugs or treatment for arterial HTN.
  • Known Renal dysfunction Creatinine Clearance \< 30% or known Liver dysfunction (Elevated LFT's).
  • Concurrent Treatment with drugs know to interact with Dexmedetomidine:
  • Atipical Antipsychotics / Phenothiazines
  • Tricyclic anti-depressents
  • Lacosamide treatment - Antiepileptic.
  • PDE V inhibitors (Viagra)
  • Beta-blockers
  • Phenothiazines
  • First generation Anti-histamines
  • Significant rhinorrhea.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 1 2020

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

August 1 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

200 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04270708

Start Date

March 1 2020

End Date

August 1 2022

Last Update

February 17 2020

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