Study seeks optimal ephedrine dose for Infants' low blood pressure during surgery

NCT ID NCT02384876

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested different doses of the drug ephedrine to find the most effective one for treating low blood pressure that occurs during surgery in newborns and infants up to 6 months old. The trial involved 120 infants who developed low blood pressure while under anesthesia. Researchers compared several higher doses against a standard low dose to see which worked best.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Ephedrine

What this could lead to

If successful, this could establish a safer, more effective dose of ephedrine for treating low blood pressure during surgery in very young infants.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase study (Phase 2) with only 120 participants, so results may not apply to all infants. The study is also completed, so no new data is being collected.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospices Civils de Lyon

    Lyon, France

  • Hôpital Nord

    Saint-Etienne, 42055, France

  • Hôpital d'Estaing

    Clermont-Ferrand, 63003, France