Melatonin for Post Tonsillectomy Emergence Agitation in Pediatric
Effect of Preoperative Oral Melatonin on Emergence Agitation Following Pediatric Tonsillectomy: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Benha University
120 participants
Dec 10, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if melatonin can decrease emergence agitation in pediatric post tonsillectomy. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does melatonin decrease emergence agitation in pediatric post tonsillectomy? What medical problems do participants have when taking melatonin? Researchers will compare melatonin to a placebo (a look-alike substance that contains no drug) to see if melatonin works todecrease emergence agitation in pediatric post tonsillectomy Participants will receive Oral melatonin at a dose of 0.5 mg/kg (maximum 20 mg) administered 30 minutes before induction of anesthesia. Dose chosen based on prior pediatric studies and safety data.
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Interventions
Participants will receive Oral melatonin at a dose of 0.5 mg/kg (maximum 20 mg) administered 30 minutes before induction of anesthesia. Dose chosen based on prior pediatric studies and safety data. The tablet will be crushed and mixed with a small amount of water or juice to facilitate administration,
Participants will receive an identical placebo tablet administered 30 minutes before induction of anesthesia. The tablet will be crushed and mixed with a small amount of water or juice to facilitate administration,
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NCT07375342