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NCT01494272 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
Analgesia in Children Using Caudal Epidural Ropivacaine
A clinical trial of Inguinal Hernia and Circumcision, sponsored by Loma Linda University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- 90
- Enrollment target
- 2
- Study locations
NCT01494272: Completed study of Inguinal Hernia and Circumcision, sponsored by Loma Linda University.
NCT01494272 is a study of Inguinal Hernia and Circumcision that has completed, run by Loma Linda University. The registered enrollment target is 90 participants, below the 348-participant average among 11 other Inguinal Hernia trials with a reported enrollment target (74% lower). The trial reports 2 study locations across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT01494272, a study of Inguinal Hernia and Circumcision, has completed, sponsored by Loma Linda University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- 90 participants
- Enrollment target
- 2
- Study locations
Study Summary
Caudal epidural analgesia (caudal block)is used in standard pediatric anesthesia practice. It has been shown to be effective in managing postoperative pain in children undergoing abdominal and infraumbilical surgery (Tobias et al 1994). Furthermore, studies have shown that children receiving caudal blocks have secondary benefits such as lower narcotic and anesthetic requirements, more rapid awakening from general anesthesia, decreased time to discharge home, and fewer pain-related behaviors postoperatively (Conroy et al 1993, Tobias et al 1995, Tobias 1996). This proposed study involves the use of a caudal block in children undergoing elective inguinal herniorrhaphy or orchiopexy to evaluate the role of preemptive analgesia in pediatric pain management. We hypothesize that by inhibiting peripheral pain receptors with a caudal block before the onset of a painful stimulus, we can decrease central nervous system sensitization and reduce postoperative analgesic requirements
Conditions Studied
Study Locations (2)
California
- Loma Linda University Medical Center - Loma Linda
- Loma Linda University Outpatient Surgery Center - Loma Linda
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 90 participants |
| Start Date | 2012-06 |
| Est. Completion | 2015-05 |
What the finished NCT01494272 record still lists
NCT01494272 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 90 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 348-participant average among 11 other Inguinal Hernia trials with a reported enrollment target (74% lower).
The record links to 2 conditions, with Inguinal Hernia appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 0 interventions.
NCT01494272 reports a single indexed study location in California.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01494272 about?
NCT01494272 is a clinical study titled "Analgesia in Children Using Caudal Epidural Ropivacaine". Caudal epidural analgesia (caudal block)is used in standard pediatric anesthesia practice. It has been shown to be effective in managing postoperative pain in children undergoing abdominal and infraumbilical surgery (Tobias et al 1994). Furthermore, studies have shown that children receiving caudal ...
What is the current status of trial NCT01494272?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 90 participants. The study started on 2012-06. Estimated completion is 2015-05.
What conditions does trial NCT01494272 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Inguinal Hernia, Circumcision.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01494272?
This trial is sponsored by Loma Linda University, which has 237 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT01494272 being conducted?
This trial has 2 study locations across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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