Dexamethasone or Clonidine as Adjuncts to Ropivacaine for Caudal Analgesia on Analgesia Duration in Children

Status unconfirmed · Phase 4

Conditions studied: Postoperative Pain

In brief

Comparing the duration of pain relief from caudal analgesia when adjuncts like dexamethasone, clonidine, or saline (salt water) are added to ropivacaine.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02773602

Run by

The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

People needed

155

Starts

2011-05-01

Expected to finish

2017-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2016-05-16

Who can join

Age: 1 and older, up to 6. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• The subject will receive presurgical caudal block
• American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) 1 or 2
• Day surgery unit
• weight 30 kg or less

You may not qualify if…

• Neuromuscular disease
• Back problem
• Caudal area skin infection
• Mental retardation
• Developmental delay
• Bleeding disorder

Where it is running

• Memorial Hermann Hospital — Houston, Texas, United States (enrolling)

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