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Could a simple breath test make anesthesia safer for kids?

NCT ID NCT03901599

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested a new method to set breathing machines for 60 children under anesthesia. Instead of using standard formulas, doctors adjusted the machine based on real-time carbon dioxide measurements. The goal was to find the right air volume to keep children breathing safely. The results could help improve care for kids during surgery or in the ICU.

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 help doctors set safer breathing machine settings for children during surgery or intensive care.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early feasibility study with only 60 children. It does not test long-term outcomes, so results may not change practice yet.

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Study facts

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Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2019

Finished

Oct 2019

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Children under general anaesthesia

Ages

2 months to 12 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged \< 12 and * Weight between 5 and 40kg * General anesthesia * Non-opposition of parents or legal guardians Exclusion Criteria: * History of bronchodysplasia or laryngo tracheo malacia, cyanotic heart disease or neuromuscular disease * Airleaks \> 10% * Bronchospasm during anesthesia

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Conditions

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Intraoperative Complications

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Pediatric anesthesia division, Hôpital Femme Mère Enfant, Hospices Civils de Lyon

    Bron, 69500, France

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