Deeper anesthesia may shield Kids' hearts during strabismus surgery
NCT ID NCT05882643
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether giving children a deeper level of muscle relaxation during strabismus (crossed eyes) surgery could prevent a sudden drop in heart rate, known as the oculocardiac reflex. The trial involved 201 children aged 3 to 18 years. Researchers compared two levels of muscle blockade using the drug rocuronium to see which better protected the heart during the procedure.
What this could mean
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Active substance
rocuronium
What this could lead to
If it works, this could lead to safer anesthesia practices for children having eye muscle surgery, reducing the risk of heart rate complications.
What could go wrong
This is a completed early-stage study with a modest sample size. The results may not apply to all children or surgeries, and deeper muscle relaxation carries its own anesthesia risks.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Seoul National University Hospital
Seoul, South Korea