Comparing two ways to give a caudal block to children
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial compares two techniques for giving a caudal block (a numbing injection near the tailbone) to children having surgery. One method uses the usual way, and the other uses ultrasound imaging to guide the needle.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 6 months and 6 years old.
- Your child is healthy (classified as ASA 1) and having planned (not emergency) surgery.
- Your child does not have a severe long-term illness, nerve or spine problems, or a bleeding disorder.
- Your child is not allergic to local anesthetics (numbing medicines).
- Your child does not have an infection where the injection would be given.
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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