Using Peripheral Perfusion Index to Predict Caudal Block Success in Kids Undergoing Surgery

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 aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the peripheral perfusion index (PPI) as an early predictor of successful caudal block in pediatric patients undergoing elective lower abdominopelvic surgeries under general anesthesia. Preoperative assessments will include a thorough medical history, clinical examination, and standard laboratory tests. Patients will be monitored during surgery using various methods, including pulse oximetry to measure PPI, which will be applied to the patient's toe. The study will focus on children aged 1-5 years and will adhere to strict preoperative fasting guidelines.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Pediatric patients aging between 1-5 years of both sexes.
* Pediatric patients posted for elective lower abdominopelvic surgeries under general anesthesia (duration of surgery under 120 minutes).
* ASA physical status classes I - II.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Guardian's refusal of procedure or participation in the study.
* ASA classes III or above.
* Infection at site of injection.
* Neurological diseases and disorders such as (neuromuscular disease, cerebral palsy, spinal dysraphism …etc.)
* Coagulopathy and bleeding disorders.
* Hypersensitivity to the study medications.
* Patients receiving vasoactive drugs or beta blockers.
* Patients undergoing emergency surgery.
* Patients in active clinical sepsis.

Where it's running

• Ain Shams University
  Cairo, Abbasia, Egypt Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Mohamed Khaled Mohamed Ahmed, M.B.B.CH., M.Sc.
• Email: mohamed.mohsen@med.asu.edu.eg
• Phone: +2001069123693

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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.