Using femoral artery Doppler to predict successful caudal block
Accuracy of the Change in Femoral Artery Doppler Indices as Novel Predictors to Successful Caudal Block in Pediatric Patients a Prospective Observational Study
This study is testing if checking blood flow in the femoral artery can help doctors predict if a caudal block will work well for patients having lower abdominal or leg surgery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 2 Years to 8 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Cairo University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Cairo, Giza Governorate) |
| Trial ID | NCT06981780 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to determine if changes in femoral artery Doppler indices can accurately predict the success of a caudal block. Participants will undergo Doppler examinations of the femoral artery at baseline and then again 15 and 30 minutes after the administration of the caudal block. The study will include patients undergoing lower abdominal or lower limb surgery, and informed consent will be obtained prior to participation. The goal is to improve the predictive methods for successful caudal block administration.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients classified as ASA1 or ASA2 who are scheduled for lower abdominal or lower limb surgery.
Not a fit: Patients with allergies to bupivacaine, coagulopathy, or those unable to provide adequate femoral artery views will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the accuracy of predicting successful caudal blocks, leading to better pain management for patients undergoing surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is innovative, it has not been extensively tested in previous studies, making it a novel investigation.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * ASA1 or 2 lower abdominal or lower limb surgery Exclusion Criteria: * allergy to bupivacaine parental refusal coagulopathy inability to obtain adequate femoral artery views
Where this trial is running
Cairo, Giza Governorate
- Cairo University — Cairo, Giza Governorate, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Mina Helmy
- Email: dr_mina20002010@yahoo.com
- Phone: +201275716942
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.