Anesthesia before age 10: does it harm Kids' brains?
NCT ID NCT06315933
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study checks if general anesthesia given before school age has long-term effects on the thinking and behavior of children with congenital scoliosis (a curved spine present at birth). Researchers will test 150 children aged 6-16 using IQ and behavior questionnaires. The goal is to provide clearer safety information for doctors and families.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 150 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jul 2020
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Children diagnosed with congenital scoliosis
- Ages
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6 to 16 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with congenital scoliosis * 6-16 years old at the time of assessment Exclusion Criteria: * Cognitive impairment caused by congenital, traumatic or other reasons; * Existence of mental or psychological disorders; * There are factors that may affect neurological development, including any known central nervous system disease, neurological injury, or history of neonatal asphyxia; * Unable to cooperate with cognitive function tests; * The child is unable to communicate in Chinese.
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Locations
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Peking Union Medical College Hospital
RECRUITINGBeijing, Beijing Municipality, 100730, China
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