🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-01-07
Effect of Raised End-Tidal pCo2 on Choroidal Volume (NCT06275308)
🟢 Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic 📋 Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This study is to investigate the relationship between arterial carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration and vitreous pressure on the choroidal volume by integrated intraoperative OCT imaging under eye exams under anesthesia.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Age range: Not specified to 8 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Ventilation manipulation (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (412) 623-6382
Email: monroeal@upmc.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.