Optimizing anesthesia for pediatric Le Fort surgeries
Official title: Anesthetic Optimization in Pediatric LeFort Surgeries
Run by Johns Hopkins University · NCT05260320 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new anesthesia plan for kids having Le Fort surgeries to see if it helps them feel less pain afterward and recover faster compared to the usual care.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 14 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Johns Hopkins University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Baltimore, Maryland) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 2, 2025 |
| Main results expected | February 2027 |
| Study ends | July 2027 |
| Registry record updated | May 20, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05260320 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are pediatric patients aged 14 years and older who are scheduled for Le Fort osteotomy at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with contraindications to the standardized anesthetic protocol will 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 study evaluates a standardized anesthetic protocol for pediatric patients undergoing Le Fort osteotomy at Johns Hopkins Hospital. It includes two cohorts: one receiving the new anesthesia protocol and a historical cohort that received standard care. The goal is to minimize postoperative pain, reduce hospital stays, and lower long-term complications. By comparing outcomes between the two groups, the study aims to demonstrate the benefits of a more structured anesthetic approach.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could lead to improved surgical outcomes and reduced postoperative complications for pediatric patients.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success with standardized anesthetic protocols in various surgical settings, suggesting potential for positive outcomes in this context.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Undergoing Le Fort osteotomy at Johns Hopkins Hospital * Age \>= 14 years Exclusion Criteria: * Contraindications to standardized anesthetic protocol (intervention arm)
Where it's running
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Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Robin Yang, MD, DDS — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Robin Yang, MD, DDS
- Email: ryang14@jhmi.edu
- Phone: 443-997-9466
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.