Status:

COMPLETED

Evaluation of the Pupil Dilation Reflex in Response to Noxious Stimulation in Anaesthetized Children. A Proof of Concept Trial

Lead Sponsor:

University Hospital, Antwerp

Conditions:

Pain

Monitoring, Intraoperative

Eligibility:

All Genders

28-18 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

After conduction a pilot study, pupillary dilation reflex (PDR) is measured in response to nociceptive stimulation perioperatively in infants, children and adolescents.

Detailed Description

An infrared camera of the video pupillometer measures the pupillary dilation reflex (PDR) in response to incremental nociceptive stimuli. The PDR is a robust reflex, even in patients under general ane...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Scheduled abdominal, urological or otorhinolaryngology surgery under general anaesthesia
  • ASA I-II

Exclusion

  • History of eye deformity, invasive ophthalmologic surgery
  • Known cranial nerve(s) deficit
  • Infection of the eye
  • Predicted difficult airway management (Paediatric Difficult Airway Guidelines - Difficult Airway Society)
  • Chronic opioid use (\>3 months)
  • Ongoing treatment with beta-blockers, dopamine antagonists, topical atropine
  • Preoperatively administrated benzodiazepins or antiemetics

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 30 2018

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 31 2021

Estimated Enrollment :

20 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03449732

Start Date

March 30 2018

End Date

December 31 2021

Last Update

May 18 2022

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University hospital Antwerp

Edegem, Antwerp, Belgium, 2650