Evaluating caudal epidural block success in pediatric surgery using galvanic skin response
INVESTIGATION OF THE CORRELATION OF BLOCK SUCCESS WITH GALVANIC SKIN RESPONSE IN PEDIATRIC SURGERY CASES PERFORMED UNDER CAUDAL EPIDURAL BLOCK ANESTHESIA
This study is testing if measuring skin response can help doctors see how well pain relief works in kids having certain surgeries, compared to usual methods.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 55 (estimated) |
| Ages | 1 Year to 6 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | sivas devlet hastanesi Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Sivas, Sivas) |
| Trial ID | NCT06855199 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess the effectiveness of caudal epidural blocks in pediatric patients undergoing lower abdominal, urogenital, or lower extremity surgeries. It will compare traditional methods of evaluating block success, such as mean arterial pressure and heart rate, with a novel approach using galvanic skin response (GSR) measured through fingertip probes. The study seeks to determine if GSR can provide a more objective and quicker assessment of anesthesia success. By analyzing the correlation between GSR values and block success, the study hopes to enhance anesthesia management in pediatric surgeries.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are pediatric patients undergoing lower abdominal, urogenital, or lower extremity surgeries with ASA physical status classifications of 1 or 2.
Not a fit: Patients with neuromuscular diseases, ASA classifications of 3 or 4, cerebral palsy, or those with mental retardation may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more reliable and faster assessments of anesthesia effectiveness in pediatric patients, improving overall surgical outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While traditional methods for assessing anesthesia success are well-established, the use of galvanic skin response in this context is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in similar studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * lower abdominal/urogenital/lower extremity surgery * Patients with ASA1-2 Exclusion Criteria: * Those with neuromuscular disease * PATIENTS WITH ASA3-4 * patients with cerebral palsy * patients in mental reter
Where this trial is running
Sivas, Sivas
- Sivas State Hospital — Sivas, Sivas, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Çi̇ğdem Demi̇rci̇
- Email: cigdem_cirik@hotmail.com
- Phone: 05414104211
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.