Finding the right dose of blood pressure medication for infants during surgery
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at finding the safest and most effective dose of a medication called a vasopressor, which helps keep blood pressure stable during surgery. It is specifically for infants under 2 years old having general anesthesia.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be under 2 years old and having surgery with general anesthesia (medication to make them sleep and feel no pain).
- Your child was born at or after 37 weeks of pregnancy (not premature).
- Your child does not have any heart problems, such as heart disease or a heart defect that hasn't been corrected.
- Your child does not have any brain problems, like a brain tumor or a history of brain injury.
- Your child is not taking certain heart or blood pressure medications, and does not have high blood pressure.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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