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Evaluation of Analgesia for Cardiac Elective Surgery in Children
NCT06626035 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to look at a standardized methadone-based enhanced recovery after surgery protocol following pediatric cardiac surgery. This study will consist of randomly assigning children to receive the methadone-based recovery procedures or to receive current standard of care recovery procedures. Randomly assigning means that there is a 50/50 chance, like a coin flip, of being assigned to either research group.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DRUG Methadone based ERAS
- DRUG Non-methadone based group
Study Locations (1)
Pennsylvania
- UPMC Children's Hospital — Pittsburgh
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 500 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-12-17 |
| Est. Completion | 2029-08-31 |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06626035
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06626035 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as Phase 3, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 500 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Senthil Sadhasivam, which has 35 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Pediatric Cardiac Surgery appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Methadone based ERAS is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT06626035 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Pennsylvania. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06626035 about?
NCT06626035 is a clinical study titled "Evaluation of Analgesia for Cardiac Elective Surgery in Children". The purpose of this study is to look at a standardized methadone-based enhanced recovery after surgery protocol following pediatric cardiac surgery. This study will consist of randomly assigning children to receive the methadone-based recovery procedures or to receive current standard of care recove...
What is the current status of trial NCT06626035?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 500 participants. The study started on 2025-12-17. Estimated completion is 2029-08-31.
What conditions does trial NCT06626035 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Pediatric Cardiac Surgery. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06626035?
The interventions under investigation include: Methadone based ERAS (DRUG), Non-methadone based group (DRUG). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06626035?
This trial is sponsored by Senthil Sadhasivam, which has 35 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT06626035 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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