Paravertebral Block for Postoperative Analgesia in Children Undergoing Lateral Incision Cardiac S… (NCT06312904) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Paravertebral Block for Postoperative Analgesia in Children Undergoing Lateral Incision Cardiac Surgery With CBP
China100 participantsStarted 2024-03-11
Plain-language summary
This study aims to compare the effect of paravertebral block and local infiltration anesthesia on postoperative analgesia in children undergoing lateral incision cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass. The researchers hope to investigate whether children who undergo paravertebral block experience less postoperative pain, have fewer postoperative complications, and recover more quickly.
Who can participate
Age range
6 Years – 14 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Children aged 6-14 years old;
. Children who have atrial septal defect or ventricular septal defect scheduled for lateral incision cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass;
. Inform consent signed by the parent or legal guardian.
Exclusion criteria
. Patients who were intubated, on mechanical circulatory support, or with intravenous inotropes before surgery;
. Emergency surgery or redo cardiac surgery;
. Body weight more than 50kg;
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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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
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opioid consumption during the first 24h after surgery
Timeframe: 24 hours postoperatively
Trial details
NCT IDNCT06312904
SponsorChinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Fuwai Hospital