Breath-hold technique to prevent post-surgery voice box spasm
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Ear, nose & throat, Genetic & congenital, Lungs & breathing, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests if a gentle breath-hold technique (Valsalva maneuver) given just after a procedure to fix floppy voice box (supraglottoplasty) can reduce the risk of sudden voice box spasm. It is meant for infants and children up to 6 years old having this surgery.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 1 month and 6 years old.
- Your child is having surgery to fix a floppy voice box (supraglottoplasty).
- Your child is otherwise healthy or has only mild medical conditions (classified as ASA I or II).
- Your child does not have increased pressure inside the skull.
- Your child does not have increased pressure inside the eye.
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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