Deeper anesthesia may shield Kids' hearts during strabismus surgery

NCT ID NCT05882643

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Seoul National University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

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

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

strabismus

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

STRABISMUS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Seoul National University Hospital

Seoul, South Korea

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