Monitoring cardiac output in young children under anesthesia
Non-invasive Cardiac Index Monitoring in Young Children During the Perioperative Period: Quantitative Comparison of Electrical Cardiometry and Transthoracic Echocardiography
This study is trying to see if two different heart monitors can give accurate readings of blood flow in young children while they are under anesthesia for surgery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 55 (estimated) |
| Ages | 0 Months to 17 Months |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Geneva Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Geneva) |
| Trial ID | NCT06090396 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study evaluates the agreement between two non-invasive cardiac output monitors, transthoracic echocardiography and electrical cardiometry, in young children undergoing anesthesia for surgery. It aims to address the hemodynamic instability that can occur during the perioperative period, which may lead to organ morbidity. By comparing these monitoring techniques, the study seeks to provide insights into the cardiac output trends in otherwise healthy children during routine surgical procedures. The findings could enhance the understanding of hemodynamic status beyond just blood pressure measurements.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are infants and young children aged 0 to 17 months who are undergoing general anesthesia for surgeries lasting more than 30 minutes.
Not a fit: Patients with congenital heart diseases or significant anatomical anomalies that complicate sensor application may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve perioperative care by providing more accurate monitoring of cardiac output in young children, potentially reducing the risk of complications.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have validated the use of electrical cardiometry in pediatric populations, suggesting that this approach has shown promise in similar contexts.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age 0 to 17 months included 2. Greater than 36 weeks post-menstrual age (PMA) on the day of the study 3. Undergoing general anaesthesia for surgery that is expected to last more than 30 minutes (combines anaesthesia and surgical time) 4. Parental/guardian understands and reads French and permission (informed consent) obtained 5. ASA 1-3 status Exclusion Criteria: 1. Structural/anatomical anomaly or other circumstances (e.g., patient positioning) making it difficult to apply the sensors to the body or limiting the feasibility of the TTE 2. Any Congenital heart diseases 3. Known allergy to electrodes' glue 4. Thoracic, cardiac and head surgery 5. Traumatic surgery with hemodynamic instability
Where this trial is running
Geneva
- University Hospitals of Geneva — Geneva, Switzerland (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Laszlo Vutskits, MD PhD
- Email: laszlo.vutskits@hcuge.ch
- Phone: +41795533462
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.