COVID Testing for Pediatric Surgical Patients

COVID Infection in Pediatric Surgical Patient

Recruiting Observational Study
COVID-19
Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
2 – 17
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
350 (estimated)
Sponsor
Salem Anaesthesia Pain Clinic · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for children aged 2 to 17 who are having surgery. Participants will undergo COVID-19 testing before their surgery.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am aged 2 to 17 years
  • I am having surgery
  • I have not been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past 6 months
  • I have no history of nasal bleeding
  • I have no history of coagulopathy

You may not be able to join if

  • I refuse to have the COVID-19 test
  • I have difficulty in providing consent
  • I have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past 6 months
  • I have a history of nasal bleeding
  • I have a history of coagulopathy

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

Children infected with COVID-19 are mostly asymptomatic. There is a dearth of data on the epidemiology of COVID-19 in the pediatric population. This is a prospective observational clinical study of pediatric surgical patients. COVID-19 rapid antigen testing will be performed on pediatric patients.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * surgical patients aged 2-17 years * informed consent for surgery * no COVID-19 diagnosis in previous 6 months * no history of nasal bleeding * no history of coagulopathy. Exclusion Criteria: * patient refusal of testing * difficulty in obtaining consent * COVID-19 diagnosis …
Contacts

Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, MD,FRCPC

17786286600

olu.bamgbade@gmail.com

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