Clinical trials: Pediatric Surgical Patients
Cerebral Palsy, Hip Dysplasia
Peri-operative Use of a Pain Injection in Pediatric Patients With Cerebral Palsy
Pain management in pediatric patients presents a difficult challenge. Unlike adults, pediatric patients often cannot communicate their pain management needs clearly.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Hip Dysplasia, Pain, Postoperative
- Trial name
- NCT04074265
- Testing
- Ropivacaine injection, normal saline
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Congenital Heart Diseases, Aortic Valve Disorder
Pre-operative Prophylaxis With Vancomycin and Cefazolin in Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery Patients
The investigators hope to learn 1) if the addition of prophylaxis with vancomycin will decrease the rate of cefazolin non-susceptible surgical site infections (SSI), in high risk population 2) to develop better understanding of…
- Trial name
- NCT01619982
- Testing
- Cefazolin 25 mg/kg body weight and Vancomycin hydrochloride, Cefazolin 30 mg/kg body weight
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Pediatrics, Anesthesia
Papaverine vs Heparin for Peripheral Arterial Catheter Patency in Pediatric Patients
The purpose of this study is to compare intraoperative papaverine plus heparin to heparin alone for prevention of arterial spasm and maintenance of patency of peripheral arterial catheters during surgery in pediatric patients.
- Conditions
- Pediatrics, Anesthesia, Vasospasm
- Trial name
- NCT03894904
- Testing
- Papaverine, Heparin, Rescue papaverine, as needed
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Muscle Relaxation
Effect of Tetanus on Neuromuscular Junction Monitor Performance in Pediatric Patients
The objective of this study is to assess the performance of acceleromyography as a method of evaluation of muscle relaxation after application of tetanus stimulation to obtain stability of responses before administration of…
- Trial name
- NCT02498678
- Testing
- Tetanus
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Anesthesia
Methadone in Pediatric Anesthesia
This study will determine the pharmacokinetics of intravenous (IV) methadone in children undergoing surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT00921843
- Testing
- Methadone 0.1mg/kg, Methadone 0.2mg/kg, Methadone 0.3mg/kg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Post Operative Ileus
Chewing Gum Use to Reduce Post-operative Ileus in Pediatric Patients
Post- operative ileus refers to the time after surgery before coordinated electromotor bowel function resumes. It's treatment and prevention may signify an elevated hospitalization cost and the exposure to the patient to adverse…
- Trial name
- NCT01583452
- Testing
- Chewing Gum
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterey
Congenital Heart Disease
Transfusion Strategies in Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery
The purpose of this study is to determine the best red blood cell(hemoglobin) level for infants and children following surgical repair of particular heart defects.
- Trial name
- NCT00350220
- Testing
- transfusion strategy, Low Hb transfusion group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Pediatric HD, Bleeding
Comparison of Fibrinogen Concentrate and Cryoprecipitate in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Patients
The aim of the current pilot study proposal is to compare the use of the purified human fibrinogen concentrate (Fibryga®, Octapharma USA) to cryoprecipitate for the treatment of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB)-associated bleeding in…
- Trial name
- NCT04376762
- Testing
- Fibrinogen, Cryoprecipitate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Hemorrhage
TachoSil® Versus Surgicel® Original for the Secondary Treatment of Local Bleeding in Adult and Pediatric Patients Undergoing Hepatic Resection Surgery
The efficacy and safety of TachoSil® as secondary hemostatic treatment in hepatic resection surgery will be compared to the standard USA licensed hemostatic agent, Surgicel® Original.
- Trial name
- NCT01192022
- Testing
- TachoSil®, Surgicel® Original
- Where
- 17 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 253 people
- Sponsor
- Takeda
Childhood Craniopharyngioma
Peginterferon Alfa-2b in Younger Patients With Craniopharyngioma That is Recurrent or Cannot Be Removed By Surgery
This phase II trial studies how well peginterferon alfa-2b works in treating younger patients with craniopharyngioma that is recurrent or cannot be removed by surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT01964300
- Testing
- peginterferon alfa-2b, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium
Postoperative Pain, Preoperative Anxiety
Relationship Between Preoperative Anxiety, Postoperative Pain, and Emergence Delirium in Pediatric Surgery
The goal of this observational study is to learn if preoperative anxiety levels can predict the quality of early postoperative recovery, pain intensity, and the occurrence of emergence delirium in pediatric patients aged 2 to 7…
- Conditions
- Postoperative Pain, Preoperative Anxiety, Emergence Delirium in Pediatric Anesthesia, Urogenital Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT07343388
- Testing
- Standardized Perioperative Management and Observational Assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 114 people
- Sponsor
- Aydin Adnan Menderes University
Pediatric Perioperative Blood Pressure Management
Assessment of Efficacy, Safety and Dosing of Clevidipine in Pediatric Participants Undergoing Surgery (PIONEER)
Evaluate the efficacy, safety, and dosing of clevidipine as an intravenous (IV) infusion for blood pressure (BP) management in paediatric participants in the perioperative setting.
- Trial name
- PIONEER (NCT01938547)
- Testing
- clevidipine
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A.
Liver Surgery, Liver Dysfunction
Octaplas Pediatric Plasma Replacement Trial
The purpose of this study is to investigate the safety, tolerability and efficacy of octaplas in pediatric patients who require replacement of multiple coagulation factors.
- Conditions
- Liver Surgery, Liver Dysfunction, Coagulopathy, Cardiac Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT02050841
- Testing
- octaplas
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Octapharma
Hypovolemia
Safety Study of Kedbumin 25% Versus Normal Saline in the Treatment of Post-Surgical Hypovolemia in Pediatric Patients
This is a randomized, controlled, open-label clinical trial aimed to evaluate the Safety of Kedbumin 25% Compared to Normal Saline Solution in the Treatment of Post-Surgical Hypovolemia in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Major…
- Trial name
- NCT01531803
- Testing
- Kedbumin 25%, Normal Saline Solution
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Kedrion S.p.A.
Malignant Melanoma
BRIM-P: A Study of Vemurafenib in Pediatric Patients With Stage IIIC or Stage IV Melanoma Harboring BRAFV600 Mutations
This open-label, multicenter. single arm Phase I dose-escalation study with efficacy tail extension will evaluate the maximum tolerated dose/recommended dose, the safety and efficacy of vemurafenib (RO5185426) in pediatric…
- Trial name
- NCT01519323
- Testing
- vemurafenib
- Where
- 26 sites in United States, Australia and 8 more
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Obesity
A Study of the Laparoscopically-placed Adjustable Gastric Band for the Management of Obesity in Adolescent Patients
This is a prospective, non-randomized, single center study of a laparoscopically placed, adjustable gastric band medical device for the treatment of adolescent obesity.
- Trial name
- NCT01409928
- Testing
- LAP-BAND (Allergan, Inc.)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Emergence Agitation, Pain
Emergence Agitation and Pain Scores in Pediatrics When Comparing Single-modal vs Multi-modal Analgesia for ENT Surgery
The purpose of this study is to compare the incidence of EA in pediatric patients undergoing minor ENT surgery under Sevoflurane and compare opioid-only based intra-operative analgesia to multi-modal analgesia consisting of…
- Trial name
- NCT03062488
- Testing
- IV acetaminophen, Fentanyl, PO acetaminophen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 143 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nemours Children's Clinic
Appendicitis, Surgery
Sugammadex vs Neostigmine Reversal in Pediatric Appendectomy
This study is designed as a randomized controlled trial with patients assigned to neuromuscular reversal with either sugammadex or neostigmine/glycopyrrolate reversal.
- Trial name
- NCT05256901
- Testing
- Sugammadex, Neostigmine/Glycopyrrolate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Vitreoretinopathy, Coats' Disease
DEXTENZA in Pediatric Patients Following Retinal Surgery or Laser Treatment Under Anesthesia
The Tender Study is a prospective, open-label, single-center, randomized, investigator-initiated clinical study seeks to investigate the safety and efficacy of the DEXTENZA insert in pediatric patients following retinal surgery…
- Conditions
- Vitreoretinopathy, Coats' Disease, Exudative Retinopathy, Lattice Degeneration
- Trial name
- NCT05620901
- Testing
- Dextenza 0.4Mg Ophthalmic Insert, Pred Forte
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lejla Vajzovic, MD, FASRS
Infection Prevention
Study of Catheter-related Infections Using Antibiotic-coated Versus Conventional Catheters in Children
The primary purpose of the study is to determine if a therapeutic difference exists between central venous catheters impregnated with minocycline and rifampin and conventional catheters not impregnated with antibiotics when used…
- Trial name
- NCT00370149
- Testing
- Antibiotic-impregnated Catheters (M/R), Non-impregnated Catheters (C/S)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 326 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University