Tiny patients, big questions: how much painkiller reaches the blood?
NCT ID NCT02860091
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at how much of the pain medicine ropivacaine gets into the blood of infants and toddlers (0-4 years old) who received a nerve block for pain after chest surgery. The goal was to check if the levels were safe. The study was stopped early and included 26 children.
What this could mean
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Active substance
ropivacaine (Naropin)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors understand safe dosing of ropivacaine for pain control in very young children after chest surgery.
What could go wrong
This was a small, early study that was terminated before completion, so results are limited. It only measured drug levels, not whether the pain relief was effective.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Boston Children"S Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02118, United States