Lidocaine for pain relief after children's chest surgery
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This trial tests whether giving lidocaine during surgery can reduce pain and speed up recovery in children under 7 having chest surgery with a camera. If it works, it could mean less pain and a faster return to normal after the operation.
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Who can take part
- Your child is under 7 years old
- Your child is scheduled for thoracoscopic (camera-assisted) lung surgery
- Your child does not have serious heart problems that need strong medicines
- Your child does not have a slow heartbeat or certain heart rhythm issues
- Your child does not have liver or kidney problems
- Your child is not allergic to lidocaine or similar numbing medicines
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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