CompletedNot Applicable

Caudal Epidural Catheterization in Pediatric Renal Transplant: Effect on Hemodynamics and Pain After Surgery

Egypt60 participantsStarted 2014-03

Plain-language summary

pain control in pediatric renal transplant is a major concern. the main goal during anesthesia of renal transplant in pediatrics is to maintain hemodynamics in a range close to that of the adult donor. epidural analgesia is thought to be very effective in pain control. this study emphasises the ease of application of epidural catheter via the caudal route to the lower thoracic level; avoiding possible complications that may arise from lumbar or thoracic routes, and its effects on hemodynamics when using analgesic doses of local anesthetics and narcotics.

Who can participate

Age range

3 Years – 12 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * 3-12 years * end stage renal disease * no known allergy to bupivacaine * both sexes Exclusion Criteria: * known allergy to bupivacaine * inflammation at caudal area * spinal cord deformity

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Intraoperative blood pressure

Timeframe: from the induction of anesthesia till end of surgery at half an hour intervals

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02037802

SponsorCairo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2014-10

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