Testing a new way to predict numbing success for children's surgery
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial checks if a simple monitor reading (peripheral perfusion index) can help doctors know if a numbing shot (caudal block) will work well for children having belly or pelvic surgery. It may lead to better pain control during and after surgery.
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Who can take part
- Your child is 1 to 5 years old.
- Your child is scheduled for non-emergency lower belly or pelvic surgery lasting less than 2 hours.
- Your child is generally healthy (classified as ASA I or II).
- Your child does not have any nerve or muscle disorders, bleeding problems, or an active infection.
- Your child is not on certain blood pressure or heart medicines, and is not allergic to the study drugs.
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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