Which spinal anesthesia is safer for elderly hip surgery? study investigates

NCT ID NCT06972485

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Eskisehir Osmangazi University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This completed study looked at 70 patients over 65 years old undergoing hip surgery. Researchers compared two forms of spinal anesthesia (hypobaric and hyperbaric bupivacaine) to see which one causes fewer blood pressure drops. The goal is to find a safer option for older adults, who are more prone to complications during surgery.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: bupivacaine
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help doctors choose the safer spinal anesthesia type for elderly hip surgery patients, reducing the risk of dangerous drops in blood pressure.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study (70 patients) that only compares two anesthesia methods. It does not test a new treatment or cure, and results may not apply to all elderly patients or surgeries.

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GERIATRIC PATIENT HIP SURGERY SPINAL ANESTHESIA

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Eskişehir Osmangazi University

Eskişehir, Odunpazari, 26040, Turkey (Türkiye)

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