Paediatric Syncope in the Emergency Department
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Syncope, Vasovagal
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
Orthostatic Intolerance
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 6 – 18
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 300 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Dr. Victoria Claydon · Other
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About This Trial
The investigators will assess the efficacy of clinically recommended counterpressure maneuvers (CPM) in preventing syncope for paediatric patients. Participants presenting to the emergency department (ED) will first provide written informed consent. In stage I, they will be asked to complete a brief survey documenting the presentation of their syncopal episode, and any prodromal symptoms they expe…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Those between the ages of 6-18 years (inclusive)
2. Presenting to the ED daily 1000-2200 with resolved transient loss of consciousness that has occurred within the last week
3. Able to complete the survey in English
4. Willing and able to provide consent and assent
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