Monitoring heart rate changes during eye muscle surgery
The Alaska Oculocardiac Reflex Study
Alaska Blind Child Discovery · NCT04353960
This study is testing how eye muscle surgery affects heart rate in patients to better understand their body's response during the procedure.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 4000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 1 Month to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Alaska Blind Child Discovery (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Anchorage, Alaska) |
| Trial ID | NCT04353960 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on patients undergoing strabismus surgery, where vital signs and anesthetic variables, particularly heart rate, will be monitored. The study aims to observe the oculocardiac reflex (OCR) by applying uniform tension on extra ocular muscles during the procedure. Data collected will include demographic information and various peri-operative variables to assess the impact of ocular manipulation on heart rate. The study seeks to enhance understanding of the physiological responses during eye surgeries.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients scheduled for ocular manipulation and strabismus surgery.
Not a fit: Patients with anophthalmia will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve patient safety and outcomes during strabismus surgery by better understanding heart rate responses.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach may be novel, studies on the oculocardiac reflex have been conducted, indicating potential for valuable insights.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patient scheduled for ocular manipulation and tension on extra ocular muscles and strabismus surgery Exclusion Criteria: * anophthalmia
Where this trial is running
Anchorage, Alaska
- Alaska Children's EYE & Strabismus — Anchorage, Alaska, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Robert W Arnold, MD — Alaska Blind Child Discovery
- Study coordinator: Robert W Arnold, MD
- Email: eyedoc@alaska.net
- Phone: 907-242-6180
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.
Conditions: Bradycardia, Strabismus, oculocardiac reflex