Using bio impedance to monitor fluid status in pediatric surgical patients
Bio Impedance Monitoring as a Tool to Assess Fluid Status in the Pediatric Surgical Patient: Can we Measure a Fluid Shift
NA · University Hospital, Antwerp · NCT05220709
This study tests if a new tool can help doctors better track fluid levels in kids having surgery to make sure they stay healthy during the procedure.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 1 Month to 16 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Antwerp (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Edegem, Antwerp) |
| Trial ID | NCT05220709 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This pilot study evaluates the effectiveness of bio impedance spectroscopy to assess fluid status in pediatric patients undergoing elective surgery. The Body Composition Monitor (BCM) is utilized to measure total body water and extracellular water volume non-invasively and quickly. The study aims to determine if this modern approach can provide more accurate fluid management compared to traditional methods. It focuses on improving patient outcomes by ensuring optimal fluid balance during surgery.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are pediatric patients scheduled for elective surgery under general anesthesia.
Not a fit: Patients who are critically ill or require urgent surgery may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved fluid management in pediatric surgical patients, potentially reducing complications related to fluid imbalance.
How similar studies have performed: While bio impedance has been used in other settings, this specific application in the perioperative context is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Scheduled for elective surgery or investigation under general anesthesia * Day care or inpatient hospitalisation Exclusion Criteria: * If sedation is needed instead of general anesthesia * Critically ill patients for urgent surgery * Patients who cannot lie still for performing correct measurements on the bio impedance monitor * No informed consent obtained
Where this trial is running
Edegem, Antwerp
- Antwerp University Hospital — Edegem, Antwerp, Belgium (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Vera Saldien, MD,PhD — University Hospital, Antwerp
- Study coordinator: Vera Saldien, MD, PhD
- Email: vera.saldien@uza.be
- Phone: 38214788
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: Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance, Body Weight Changes, Children, Only, bio impedance spectroscopy