Spinal vs. general anesthesia: which protects leg tissue better during surgery?
NCT ID NCT07474480
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study looked at 60 adults having leg surgery with a tourniquet to see if spinal or general anesthesia better maintains blood flow in the leg. Researchers used a light-based sensor to measure tissue oxygen levels. The goal was to understand which method might reduce injury from reduced blood flow.
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Locations
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Cemil Tasciogu Research and Training Hospital
Istanbul, Sisli, Turkey (Türkiye)
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