Skin Conductance Monitoring for Pain in Children

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byPriti G Dalal, MD, FRCA

Age: < 18

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

Pain assessment in infants and toddlers is quite challenging since children in these populations are nonverbal or preverbal and cannot describe the presence and severity of pain that they perceive. Over the last decade, advances in the field have included the development of behavioral scoring systems for the assessment of acute pain . However, although they have been validated, these commonly used methods of pain assessment are largely subjective and rely on a highly trained observer. An objective continuous measure of pain would be an important addition to standard behavioral painscores which require nurses to monitor the child's behavioral responses.

Research Team

Priti G Dalal, MD, FRCA

Principal Investigator

Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for children aged 0-3 years undergoing palatal repair surgery, who are generally healthy (ASA status 1 or 2). It's not suitable for kids with allergies to anesthetics, sleep apnea, cystic fibrosis, serious health conditions (ASA status ≥3), older than 3 years, on chronic pain treatment or taking painkillers before surgery.

Inclusion Criteria

I am in good or mild systemic disease health according to the ASA.

My child is 0-3 years old and needs surgery to repair the palate.

Exclusion Criteria

I am on a long-term pain management plan.

I use painkillers before surgery.

I have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea.

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Treatment Details

Interventions

Skin Conductance Monitor (Behavioural Intervention)

Trial OverviewThe study aims to test a skin conductance monitor as an objective tool for measuring pain in young children after surgery. This could complement current subjective methods that rely on observing the child's behavior by trained professionals.

Participant Groups

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: skin conductanceExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

The skin conductance monitor will be applied to all study patient. There is no second arm to the study