Length of Hospital Stay and Postoperative Analgesic Requirements After Introduction of a Specific Maxillary Nerve Block in Children Undergoing Cleft Palate Surgery
Recruiting
Observational Study
Cleft Palate Children
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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.
At a Glance
- Age
- 3 Months – 15
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 150 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet · Other
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About This Trial
Cleft lip and palate (CLP) is one of the most common congenital malformations and requires repeated surgical correction during childhood. Surgical repair is often associated with significant postoperative pain, traditionally managed with morphine, which carries a risk of undesirable side effects. The suprazygomatic maxillary nerve block (SZMNB) has been shown to provide effective analgesia and may…
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Eligibility Criteria
criteria for participating in the study
* children aged 3 months to 15 years.
* Underwent cleft palate (LKG) surgery between 2017-2018.
* Available and complete medical records including perioperative notes, anesthesia documentation, and discharge summaries.
* Received either standard systemic anal…
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