Dexmedetomidine and Ketamine in MRI

Completed · Phase 1

Conditions studied: Magnetic Resonance Imaging

In brief

The purpose of this research study is to examine the effects of two commonly used anesthetic drugs, dexmedetomidine and ketamine, have on the shape and muscle tone of the upper airway in children, adolescents, and young adults. The results of this study will help in making the best decisions regarding the anesthesia medications used for sedation outside of the operating room.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02652507

Run by

Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati

People needed

22

Starts

2016-06-01

Expected to finish

2018-05-01

Last updated by the study team

2019-07-24

Who can join

Age: 1 and older, up to 18. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Patient requires anesthesia for a MRI scan of the brain or MRI brain/spine
• Patient must be 1 to 18 years of age
• Patients legally authorized representative has given written informed consent to participate in the study

You may not qualify if…

• Allergy to dexmedetomidine or ketamine
• History or obstructive sleep apnea
• The patient has a life-threatening medical condition (ASA status 4, 5, or 6)
• The patient is not scheduled to receive anesthesia sedation for the MRI
• Patient has a history or a family history of malignant hyperthermia

Where it is running

• Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center — Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

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