Clinical trials: Paediatric Surgery
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Transversus Abdominis Plane Block for Laparoscopic Appendicectomy in Children
The transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block is a regional anesthetic technique for post operative pain control after abdominal surgical procedures.
- Trial name
- NCT02505841
- Testing
- TAP block with Ropivacaine, Curare
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
Anesthesia
Comparing Dexmedetomidine With Bupivacaine Versus Bupivacaine Alone for Caudal Block in Supra - Umbilical Surgeries
dexmedetomidine is an alpha 2 adrenergic receptor agonist that is given either systemically or combined to local anesthetics during regional blocks.
- Trial name
- NCT03307590
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, Bupivacaine
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Ulnar and Radial Artery
Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Arteries of the Hand in Pediatric Patients
Ultrasound measurements of the ulnar artery and radial artery at different angles are obtained and compared to determine the optimal diameters for possible arterial cannulation in pediatric patients.
- Trial name
- NCT06386718
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 184 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara University
Healing Surgical Wounds
Local Wound Infiltration Versus Caudal Block on Wound Infection and Healing in Paediatrics Inguinal Herniotomy
The aim of the present study is to assess effect of local wound infiltration in comparison with caudal block by bupivacaine 0.25% after inguinal herniotomy in pediatrics on: Wound infection and healing (primary outcome) and…
- Trial name
- NCT03563625
- Testing
- Caudal block, Wound infiltration, Bupivacaine
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alexandria
Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
Biventricular Pacing in Children After Surgery for Congenital Heart Disease
Surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) for congenital heart disease (CHD) causes low cardiac index (CI). With the increasing success of surgery for CHD, mortality has decreased and emphasis has shifted to post-operative…
- Trial name
- NCT02806245
- Testing
- Biventricular pacing
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- The Hospital for Sick Children
Pain
Parasternal Nerve Block Using Bupivacaine for Postoperative Analgesia in Children Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
All pediatric patients who undergo cardiac surgery require analgesic medications for postoperative pain control and many require sedation to facilitate comfort with cares.
- Trial name
- NCT02512861
- Testing
- Bupivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 93 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
Finger Injuries
Silicone Finger Cap ("Silikonfingerling")
Amputation injuries of the fingertip are common in all ages. For decades it is known that conservatively treated fingertips can regenerate skin and soft tissues to form a functionally and cosmetically excellent new fingertip.
- Trial name
- NCT03089060
- Testing
- Silicone Finger cap, Film Dressing
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Orthopädie- und Rehatechnik Dresden GmbH
Cardiopulmonary Bypass, Congenital Heart Defects
SPY Imaging System: Its Role in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
The current method of evaluating the surgical repair during surgery is limited to echocardiography (a noninvasive diagnostic procedure that uses ultrasound to study the structure and motions of the heart) or an invasive procedure…
- Trial name
- NCT00446927
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Hirschsprung Disease
Registry for Hirschsprung Disease of the BELAPS
Registry for Hirschsprung disease of the BELAPS (Belgian Association of Pediatric Surgery) Protocol Short Title/Acronym / Sponsor name BELAPS Principal Investigator Prof. Dr.
- Trial name
- NCT04622410
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 432 people
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Intraperitoneal Magnesium Sulphate in Laparoscope in Pediatrics
Intraperitoneal Magnesium Sulphate and Bupivacaine Versus Intravenous Analgesia in Laparoscopic Surgeries in Pediatrics
The investigators are going to study the analgesic efficacy of intraperitoneal instillation of a combination of Magnesium sulphate with bupivacaine versus ordinary used parenteral analgesics for pain relief after laparoscopic…
- Trial name
- NCT04651556
- Testing
- Magnesium Sulfate & bupivacaine, paracetamol & ketorolac
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Menoufia University
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Hypnosis Versus General Anesthesia in Pediatric Surgery: Clinical and Medico-economic Interests
In adults, it is common to perform a number of superficial and non invasive surgeries under local anesthesia in order to limit the use of general anesthesia.
- Trial name
- NCT02505880
- Testing
- Local anesthetic + Hypnosis, General anesthesia
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
Anesthesiology, Pediatrics
A Prospective Study to Bilaterally Compare a Non-Invasive Cardiac Output Monitor
Study hypothesis: The Cardiotronic ICON non-invasive cardiac output monitor gives accurate information when placed on a patient's Right or Left side.
- Conditions
- Anesthesiology, Pediatrics, General Surgery, Orthopedics
- Trial name
- NCT01678066
- Testing
- Bilateral cardiac output
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Pain, Acute Post-Operative, Ambulatory Surgical Procedures
Machine Learning-Based Prediction of Postoperative Pain After Pediatric Ambulatory Surgery
This study aims to predict pain after surgery in children of ages 1 to 3 years by using computer programming (machine learning). Participant children will be observed before, during, and after surgery.
- Conditions
- Pain, Acute Post-Operative, Ambulatory Surgical Procedures, Pediatric Pain, Pediatric Patient (1m-21y)
- Trial name
- NCT07274995
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital
Complications
Anesthesia for Ambulatory Pediatric Surgery in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Long surgical wait-times and limited hospital capacity are common obstacles to surgical care in many countries in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Ambulatory surgery might offer a solution to these problems.
- Trial name
- NCT02766257
- Testing
- Anesthesia for ambulatory paediatric surgery
- Volunteers
- 103 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Pédiatrique Charles de Gaulle
Gastrostomy Complications, Gastrostomy Size
Does the Thickness of the Gastrostomy Affect the Incidence of Complications? A Prospective Randomized Single-Center Study in Children
The goal of this interventional study is to compare two different sizes of a gastrostomy tube in children and the incidence of complications three months postoperatively.
- Conditions
- Gastrostomy Complications, Gastrostomy Size, Food Intolerance, Granuloma
- Trial name
- NCT07300865
- Testing
- 12 Fr gastrostomy tube/button, 14 Fr gastrostomy tube/button
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Therese Hössjer
Post Operative Pain, Acute
Comparison Between the Analgesic Effect of Fascia Transversalis Block vs Caudal Block
Despite the growing interest in interfascial blocks and their successful use in pediatric surgeries, no previous randomized clinical trials have directly compared the analgesic efficacy, opioid-sparing effect, and safety profile…
- Trial name
- NCT07235475
- Testing
- Caudal Block Anesthesia, Fascia Transversalis Block
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Epilepsy
Impact of Thermocoagulation During Invasive EEG Monitoring in Children With Focal Drug-resistant Epilepsies
When focal epilepsies become drug-resistant, it could be eligible for cortical surgical resection. Therefore, an invasive EEG monitoring with depth electrodes is often needed during presurgical evaluation.
- Trial name
- COAG (NCT02886650)
- Testing
- Thermocoagulation
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild
Pediatric Surgical Patients
The Effect of Educational Animation on Anxiety and Fear in Children With Tympanostomy Tube Placement in Pediatric Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial
The study was planned as a randomized controlled experimental research to determine the effect of educational video screening on anxiety and fear in children.
- Trial name
- NCT06912243
- Testing
- Educational animation about the process of ear tube surgery, Control-Standard Care
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Bartın Unıversity
Nasal Intubation, Dental Surgery
Does Altering Magill Forceps Affect Nasal Intubation Time
The purpose of this study is to see whether altering the angle of the Magill forceps by 45 degrees will affect nasal intubation time in pediatric dental surgery patients.
- Conditions
- Nasal Intubation, Dental Surgery, Pediatrics
- Trial name
- NCT02109211
- Testing
- Intubation with Magill forceps, Intubation with altered Magill forceps
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 133 people
- Sponsor
- University of Saskatchewan
Stress Response
Effect of Nebulized Lignocaine on the Stress Response of Endotracheal Intubation in Pediatrics Undergoing Tonsillectomy Operation Monitored by Rise in Serum Cortisol Level Post Intubation
This randomized clinical trial aims to is examining the effect of preoperative nebulized lidocaine on the stress response to intubation, monitored by rise in serum cortisol level post intubation
- Trial name
- NCT07139730
- Testing
- Lignocaine 2% concentration solution
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assiut University