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Anxiolysis for Laceration Repair in Children

Study acronym: ALICE
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Record status
This record was last updated April 30, 2025 (before its estimated December 31, 2025 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.

Amendment history

2025-04-29
minor
Study Status, Eligibility v13
Eligibility criteria+93 characters
Inclusion Criteria: i) Age 2-12.99 years [highest incidence of laceration repair] ii) Single or grouped lacerations separated by no more than [...] Local anesthesia planned to involve topical anesthetic (LET) +/-, infiltrated lidocaine, ring, or thenar block Exclusion Criteria: i) Sedative, anxiolytic, or alpha-2-adr [...] oderate disease) xii) No concomitant fracture or dislocation requiring orthopedic manipulation
2025-02-19
minor
Study Status, Eligibility v12
Eligibility criteria+43 characters
Inclusion Criteria: i) Age 2-12.99 years [ ii) Single lacerationor grouped lacerations separated by no more than 2 cm for which the treating physician believes repair does not r [...]
2024-02-26
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Study Status, Eligibility v11
Eligibility criteria+13 characters
[...] tial accumulation of gas within body spaces viii) Suspected or confirmed pregnancy (as reported by patient) ix) Inability to vocalize [...]
2024-02-12
minor
Study Status, Outcome Measures v10
Re-verified, no change to tracked fields
2024-02-01
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Study Status v9
Start dateestimated 2023-11-20→confirmed 2023-12-19
Show 8 earlier versions
2023-11-20
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Not Yet Recruiting→Recruiting Study Status, Contacts/Locations v8
Trial statusNot Yet Recruiting→Recruiting
Start date2023-10-15→2023-11-20
Study sitesdetails revised at 1 of 1 site
2023-09-26
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Recruiting→Not Yet Recruiting Study Status, Arms and Interventions, Outcome Measures, Contacts/Locations v7
Trial statusRecruiting→Not Yet Recruiting
Start date2023-08-15→2023-10-15
Secondary endpointsdetails revised at 1 of 4 entries
Study sitesdetails revised at 1 of 1 site
2023-08-16
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Not Yet Recruiting→Recruiting Study Status, Outcome Measures, Contacts/Locations v6
Trial statusNot Yet Recruiting→Recruiting
Start date2023-04-15→2023-08-15
Study sites0→1
Secondary endpoints4 entries, revised
Need for additional anxiolysis or sedation to facilitate repair
2023-03-31
minor
Study Status, Eligibility v5
Eligibility criteria+4 characters
[...] i) Weight >= 65 kg (to avoid under-dosing of INM or IND) x) Not American Society of Anesthesiologists class I (healthy) or I [...]
2023-03-16
minor
Study Status, Eligibility v4
Start date2023-02-25→2023-04-15
Eligibility criteria+166 characters
Inclusion Criteria: i) Age 2-12.99 years [ ii) Single laceration requiringfor simplewhich interruptedthe suturestreating alone Nophysician concomitantbelieves fracturerepair ordoes dislocation not require IV sedation iii) Repair to beinvolve sutures and performed by the emergencyED physician or theirdesignate designate (trainee) iv) Child or caregiver desires anxiolysis for laceration repair [justification: incorporates family preferences based on their prior experiences or beliefs about child's response] vii) Local anesthesia planned to involve only topical anesthetic (LET) and+/or- infiltrat [...] [...]
2023-02-28
minor
Study Status, Outcome Measures, Eligibility v3
Primary completion date2024-09-30→2025-12-31
Completion date2024-12-31→2026-12-31
Start date2022-10-01→2023-02-25
Eligibility criteria+68 characters
Inclusion Criteria: Age 2-12.99 years (maximum 65 kg to avoid underdosing of intranasal interventions) Single laceration requiring simple interrupted sutures alon [...] g. asthma or type II diabetes mellitus) Exclusion Criteria: Opioidi) Sedative, sedativeanxiolytic, or anxiolyticalpha-2-adrenergic medicationreceptor administeredagonist < 24 hours prior to procedureinterventions (may compound sedative effect and increase the SAE risk). History24-hours encompasses the duration of hypersensitivitysedation of most agents. ii) Hypersensitivity to dexmedetomidine,any midazolam,intervention oriii) nitrous [...] [...]
Secondary endpoints4 entries, revised
Need for additional anxiolysis or sedation PainLate duringmaladaptive suturingbehaviors
2022-07-06
minor
Study Status, Study Design, Outcome Measures, Eligibility v2
Eligibility criteria-684 characters
Inclusion Criteria: i) Age 2-12.99 years (maximum 65 kg to avoid potential underdosing of intranasal interventions) ii) Single laceration requiring simple interrupted sutures alone iii) No concomitant fracture or dislocation iv) Repair to be performed by the emergency physician or their designate Child v)or Anticipatedcaregiver feardesires ofanxiolysis the impendingfor laceration repair using a Children's Fear Scale (CFS) score of > 1. The CFS will be proxy reported by the caregiver (age < 5 years or developmentally challenged) using the adult version and self-reported in age 5-12 years usi [...] [...]
Secondary endpoints3 to 4 entries
Post-procedurePain lengthduring ofsuturing Need stayfor physical restraint
2022-06-14
minor
Study Status, Outcome Measures, Eligibility v1
Eligibility criteria+696 characters
Inclusion Criteria: i) Age 12-12.99 years (maximum 65 kg to avoid potential underdosing of intranasal interventions) ii) Single laceration < 5 cm requiring single layer closure with simple interrupted sutures alone Isolated injury Managediii) withinNo concomitant fracture or dislocation iv) Repair to be performed by the emergency departmentphysician or their designate v) Anticipated fear of the impending laceration repair using a Children's Fear Scale (CFS) score of > 1. PredictedThe toCFS resistwill positioningbe proxy reported by the caregiver (age < 5 years or developmentally challenged) us [...] [...]
Secondary endpointsdetails revised at 2 of 3 entries
2022-05-16
minor
Original filing
This is a 3-arm adaptive clinical trial to the optimal light sedative for reducing distress during laceration repair in children. The investigators will compare intranasal (IN) dexmedetomidine, IN midazolam, and nitrous oxide (N20). The primary outcome is the Observational Scale of Behavioral Distress - Revised (OSBD-R).
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT05383495
Lead Sponsor London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's
Conditions Laceration of Skin, Distress, Emotional
Enrollment 300 participants
Start Date 2023-12-19
Primary Completion 2025-12-31 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-12-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-04-30