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

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

craniosynostosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Istanbul, Basaksehir, 34480, Turkey (Türkiye)

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