Mobile app for managing medications in pediatric surgery
Establishment of an Electronic Medication Management Application in a Pediatric Surgery Department
This study is testing a new mobile app designed to help kids having surgery manage their medications better and reduce the chances of mistakes.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 276 (estimated) |
| Ages | 1 Year to 12 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Ain Shams University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Cairo, Nasr City) |
| Trial ID | NCT06018662 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to design and implement a mobile application to improve medication management for pediatric surgery patients. The app will focus on the appropriate use of anesthetics, antimicrobials, and analgesics, addressing the high risk of medication errors in this population. By enhancing communication between patients and healthcare providers, the app seeks to reduce anxiety and improve educational resources for families. The effectiveness of the app will be assessed in a pediatric surgery department to determine its impact on medication appropriateness.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are pediatric patients undergoing specific surgeries such as circumcision, inguinal hernia repair, and appendectomy.
Not a fit: Patients with cardiac issues, diabetes, hypertension, immunocompromised conditions, or renal and liver failure may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this app could significantly reduce medication errors and improve safety in pediatric surgical care.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using mobile applications for medication management, indicating potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Pediatric patients undergoing any of the following surgeries: Circumcision, Inguinal Hernia, Hypospadias, Esophageal dilatation, uncomplicated Appendectomy, and complicated Appendectomy Exclusion Criteria: * Cardiac patients * Diabetic patients * Hypertensive patients * Immunocompromised patients * Patients with renal and/or liver failure
Where this trial is running
Cairo, Nasr City
- Ain Shams University — Cairo, Nasr City, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Mai Fawaz, Master's degree — Ain Shams University
- Study coordinator: Mai Fawaz, Master's
- Email: May.gamal21@pharma.asu.edu.eg
- Phone: +20 1221190802
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.