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

NCT ID NCT06972485

First seen Jan 06, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study looked at 70 older adults (over 65) having hip surgery to compare two types of spinal anesthesia: one lighter and one heavier than spinal fluid. The goal was to see which causes fewer drops in blood pressure, a common problem in elderly patients. Researchers measured blood pressure changes and how well the anesthesia worked.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Eskişehir Osmangazi University

    Eskişehir, Odunpazari, 26040, Turkey (Türkiye)

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