Evaluation of Trigeminal Nerve Blockade (NCT03632044) | Clinical Trial Compass
Active — Not RecruitingPhase 4
Evaluation of Trigeminal Nerve Blockade
United States40 participantsStarted 2018-11-20
Plain-language summary
Cleft palate repair requires high doses of opioids for pain control postop. An alternative approach is placement of nerve blocks in the pterygopalatine fossa bilaterally, blocking the maxillary nerve \& covering the entire midface. Application of bilateral suprazygomatic maxillary nerve blockade of the infraorbital nerve may provide effective analgesia for cleft lip repair, improving time to oral intake, pain control and time to hospital discharge.
Who can participate
Age range
3 Months – 5 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patient presenting for palatoplasty for cleft palate only.
* Parent/guardian consents to participate
* Normal oral food and water intake before surgery
* No underlying chronic pain condition
Exclusion Criteria:
* Parent/guardian refuses to consent
* Patient requires revision surgery on the palate
* Patient requires surgery in addition to palatoplasty, including, but not limited to pharyngeal flap or soft palate lengthening procedures.
* Any underlying chronic pain condition
* Presence of any other factor which, at the discretion of any member of the study team, makes the patient a poor candidate for block placement.
* Presence of any other factor which, at the discretion of any member of the study team, makes the patient a poor candidate for research participation.
* History of Pierre Robin sequence
* Planned or anticipated need for any type of artificial airway post-op
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Change in time to oral intake following palatoplasty for cleft palate
Timeframe: Change from baseline (post-op) and through study completion, an average of 96 hours.