Fingertip sensor may help surgeons manage bleeding in infant skull operations
NCT ID NCT07657598
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether a simple, non-invasive fingertip sensor (called pleth variability index, or PVI) can help doctors track blood pressure and fluid needs during skull surgery in children aged 0 to 6 years with craniosynostosis. The researchers will compare PVI readings with standard vital signs and note any bleeding or transfusion needs. The goal is to see if this sensor provides useful extra information to guide care during surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to better, safer ways to monitor and manage blood pressure and fluid balance during pediatric skull surgeries.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small observational study, so it can only show associations, not cause and effect. The results may not apply to all children or other types of surgery.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital
RECRUITINGIstanbul, Basaksehir, 34480, Turkey (Türkiye)
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