The Effect of Caffeine on Postextubation Adverse Respiratory Events in Children With Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2008-05-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
This is a research study using caffeine in children who have an obstructive sleep apnea
(OSA). OSA means children who stop breathing during their sleep due to obstruction in their
airway. The purpose of this study is to determine whether caffeine when given in the vein,
will wake children up faster and decrease post-anesthesia airway obstruction, as well as the
safety and if the drug agrees with the child compared to a placebo (an inactive or dummy
agent).
Phase:
Phase 2
Details
Lead Sponsor:
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston