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NCT04138745 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
Transverse Thoracic Plane Block in the Pediatric Cardiac Patient
A clinical trial of Congenital Heart Disease and Pain, Acute, sponsored by Ochsner Health System.
- Completed
- Registry status
- 200
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT04138745: Completed study of Congenital Heart Disease and Pain, Acute, sponsored by Ochsner Health System.
NCT04138745 is a study of Congenital Heart Disease and Pain, Acute that has completed, run by Ochsner Health System. The registered enrollment target is 200 participants, below the 471-participant average among 63 other Congenital Heart Disease trials with a reported enrollment target (58% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT04138745, a study of Congenital Heart Disease and Pain, Acute, has completed, sponsored by Ochsner Health System.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- 200 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Postoperative pain after cardiothoracic surgery can be a significant problem interfering with recovery, yet difficult to manage due to the sedating effects of opiates. These patients frequently have associated postoperative pulmonary changes and are at risk of respiratory depression with opioid analgesia. The ultrasound-guided transversus thoracic muscle plane block (TTMPB) is a recently described regional anesthetic technique showing improvements in postoperative pain management. Further investigation is needed to establish the potential of the TTMPB as an analgesic modality in congenital cardiothoracic surgery in patients under the age of 18.
Primary Outcome
The amount of time until the patients are extubated in the ICU or OR.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Transverse Thoracic Plane Block
Study Locations (1)
Louisiana
- Ochsner Health System - New Orleans
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 200 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-01-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2020-12-31 |
What the finished NCT04138745 record still lists
NCT04138745 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. The registered 200 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 471-participant average among 63 other Congenital Heart Disease trials with a reported enrollment target (58% lower).
The record links to 2 conditions, with Congenital Heart Disease appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Transverse Thoracic Plane Block is the first listed.
NCT04138745 reports a single indexed study location in Louisiana.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04138745 about?
NCT04138745 is a clinical study titled "Transverse Thoracic Plane Block in the Pediatric Cardiac Patient". Postoperative pain after cardiothoracic surgery can be a significant problem interfering with recovery, yet difficult to manage due to the sedating effects of opiates. These patients frequently have associated postoperative pulmonary changes and are at risk of respiratory depression with opioid anal...
What is the current status of trial NCT04138745?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 200 participants. The study started on 2018-01-01. Estimated completion is 2020-12-31.
What conditions does trial NCT04138745 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Congenital Heart Disease, Pain, Acute.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04138745?
The interventions under investigation include: Transverse Thoracic Plane Block (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04138745?
This trial is sponsored by Ochsner Health System, which has 29 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT04138745 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Louisiana. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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