Caudal vs Local Anesthesia for Hypospadias (CLASH Trial)

"Correct. The information on clinicaltrials.gov suggests that this ongoing trial, which was first advertised in July 2016, is currently enrolling individuals for participation. 224 participants are expected to be recruited from 4 different sites."

"This medical trial is seeking 224 participants, aged between 6 months and 48 months old, who are suffering from hypospadias."

"Presently, this study is enrolling patients at 4 locations; London, Toronto, and Ottawa as well as a quartet of additional sites. To reduce travel demands for those who take part in the trial it might be beneficial to select the closest location."

"According to the Canadian Urological Association, this clinical trial's main objective is evaluating Post-operative Complication Rate over a 1 year period. This study will also consider secondary outcomes such as complications stemming from caudal block failure, blood aspiration and intravascular injections, Operating Room time measured in minutes from patient entry until surgery completion; additionally pain scores assessed through Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Pain Scale (CHEOPS) by two trained independent observers at admission and discharge during recovery phase.."

"To participate in this trial, subjects must be between 6 months and 48 months old. The study also has a seperate arm for minors (13 spots) and geriatric patients (4 slots)."

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov data reveals that this trial, initially posted on July 1st 2016, is actively seeking participants. 224 individuals from 4 distinct medical sites are required for successful completion of the study."