Caudal vs Local Anesthesia in Hypospadias
Principle Investigator: Dr. Luis Braga
Funded By: Canadian Urological Association Foundation, Dragons Den Competition Educational Astellas Pharma Grant
Current Enrollment Number: 74
Study Status: Ongoing
Study Summary
The primary objective of the CLASH randomized controlled trial is to assess whether the use of caudal block when compared to dorsal penile block is associated with a higher rate of complications post hypospadias repair. This study aims to recruit 80 patients between the ages of 6-48 months who undergo hypospadias repair. The CLASH study is being carried out at McMaster Children's Hospital.
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Contact Us
For more information on the CLASH study, please contact the CLASH Research Coordinator:
Melissa McGrath, BASc. (Hons)
phone:905-521-2100 x. 73654
email: mcgram2@mcmaster.ca