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Tests treatment safety and results for Emergence Agitation
Official title Efficacy of Ultrasound-guided Greater Auricular Nerve Block in Preventing Postoperative Emergence Agitation in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Microscopic Middle Ear Surgery.
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07435675
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is designed to evaluate the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided greater auricular nerve block (GAN) on the reduction of emergence agitation (EA) occurrence and EA severity in children who are receiving general anesthesia for a microscopic middle ear operation.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 5 to 14. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Age between 5 and 14 years (preschool to early school age group at highest risk for EA).
- ASA physical status I or II.
- Scheduled for elective microscopic middle ear surgery under general anesthesia (e.g., tympanoplasty, myringoplasty).
- Ability to comply with FLACC and PAED scoring during postoperative period.
- Informed consent obtained from a parent or legal guardian.
You likely can't join if
- Known neurological, developmental, or psychiatric disorders (e.g., autism, ADHD, seizure disorder).
- Known hypersensitivity to amide local anesthetics (e.g., lidocaine, bupivacaine).
- Skin infection, hematoma, or trauma at or near the proposed block site.
- Non-elective (emergency) or combined surgeries.
- Inability to assess pain or agitation due to hearing loss, or communication impairment.
- Parental or legal guardian refusal to participate.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Al Fayyum, Faiyum Governorate, Egypt
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 5 years to 14 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Al Fayyum, Faiyum Governorate, Egypt. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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