Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 0 to 1 Year

Investigating veinous lactate levels to predict complications after surgery in infants

Official title: Relevance of Veinous Lactates Dosage at the End of a Surgical Procedure to Predict Postoperative Complications in Children 0-1 Years

Run by Hôpital Armand Trousseau · NCT06909227 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if measuring lactate levels in the blood after surgery can help predict complications in infants aged 0-1 year.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages0 Years to 1 Year
SexAll
Enrollment500 (estimated)
SponsorHôpital Armand Trousseau
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Paris)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 27, 2025
Main results expectedSeptember 30, 2026
Study endsSeptember 30, 2026
Registry record updatedMay 1, 2025
Trial IDNCT06909227 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are infants under one year of age who are undergoing surgery under general anesthesia.

Probably not a fit

Patients undergoing ambulatory or cardiac surgery, or those with preoperative hemodynamic instability or weighing less than 2 kg, may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to determine the relationship between veinous lactate levels measured at the end of surgical procedures and the occurrence of postoperative complications in infants aged 0-1 years. Blood samples will be collected routinely before the emergence from general anesthesia to assess lactate levels. The hypothesis is that higher lactate levels may correlate with an increased risk of complications within three months post-surgery, similar to findings in adult populations.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help identify infants at higher risk for postoperative complications, allowing for better monitoring and management.

How similar studies have gone: While the approach of using lactate levels to predict complications has been established in adults, this specific application in infants is novel and has not been extensively tested.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* surgery under general anesthesia
* age \< 1 year

Exclusion Criteria:

* ambulatory surgery
* cardiac surgery
* preoperative hemodynamic instability
* Weight \< 2 kg

Where it's running

  • Armand Trousseau University Hospital
    Paris, France
    Recruiting

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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.