Blood pressure medicine dosing in children with cancer
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at how a specially prepared liquid blood pressure medicine (nicardipine) works in children with cancer. It aims to make sure the dose is right and safe for your child.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your child is between 1 and 15 years old.
- Your child is being treated for a blood-related cancer or condition at a children's hospital.
- Your child has a central line (a special IV) that can be used for blood tests.
- Your child has been prescribed nicardipine as a liquid that needs to be specially prepared because the standard dose is not suitable.
- The medicine is given every 8 hours.
- Your child is covered by health insurance (like social security).
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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