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Superficial Cervical Plexus Block for Improved Outcomes in Pediatric Otolaryngologic Surgery

NCT06023329 · Status: SUSPENDED · Phase: PHASE4 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 36

Last updated 2025-05-15

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Literature on the use of superficial cervical plexus blocks for ear surgery is sparse in general, and almost non-existent in the pediatric population. Overall, literature review supports the safety of performance of this block but there is minimal published literature on its utility despite anecdotal evidence of benefit. This study, especially its prospective randomized nature will allow for expansion of the evidence for or against addition of this block to the care of pediatric patients undergoing ear surgery. The purpose of this study is to determine if SCPB plus standard practices provides superior pain control, as measured by reduced opiate consumption, compared to standard practices alone when performed on pediatric patients undergoing surgery on the ear and mastoid process.

Conditions

  • Otolaryngologic Surgery

Interventions

DRUG

ropivacaine

will receive SCPB with ropivacaine via regional anesthesia team

DRUG

Saline

will receive SCPB with saline via regional anesthesia team

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Benjamin Fuller, MD · University of Minnesota

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
3 Months
Max Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-01-03
Primary Completion
2027-05-01
Completion
2027-05-01
FDA Drug
Yes

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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