Using lidocaine to manage pain after thoracoscopic surgery in young children

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effectiveness of administering intravenous lidocaine during surgery to improve postoperative pain management and recovery in children under 7 years old undergoing thoracoscopic pulmonary resection. The approach involves comparing the effects of lidocaine infusion against a saline placebo. The goal is to determine if lidocaine can significantly reduce pain and enhance recovery times in this pediatric population.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Pediatric patients aged under 7 years undergoing thoracoscopic pulmonary resection

Exclusion Criteria:

* cardiac dysfunction requiring vasopressors or inotropic agents
* atrioventricular block or bradycardia
* Liver or kidney dysfunction
* Hypersensitivity to local anesthetics

Where it's running

• Seoul National University Hospital
  Seoul, South Korea Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Ji-Hyun Lee, MD, PhD
• Email: muslab6@snu.ac.kr
• Phone: 82-2-2072-3661

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.