Could kids have upper limb surgery fully awake? new trial tests the idea
NCT ID NCT04846855
First seen Jul 16, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a local anesthetic injection (ropivacaine) can keep children aged 6 to 12 awake and comfortable during upper limb surgery, avoiding general anesthesia. Children watch cartoons on a tablet for distraction while the anesthetic is given. The study aims to see how often surgery can be completed without sedation or general anesthesia.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- a local anesthetic injection of ropivacaine 0.35%
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could offer a needle-free, sedation-free option for upper limb surgery in school-age children, reducing risks and recovery time.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-site feasibility study. The higher ropivacaine concentration may not be safe or effective in all children, and results may not apply to younger or less cooperative kids.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Hôpital Privé Claude Galien
Quincy-sous-Sénart, IDF, 91480, France
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