Ultrasound may predict dangerous drop in blood pressure during spinal anesthesia
NCT ID NCT06749184
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at 110 people with high blood pressure who were having surgery with spinal anesthesia. Researchers used ultrasound to measure blood vessel features before the anesthesia to see if they could predict a dangerous drop in blood pressure. The goal is to help doctors better prepare and manage these patients.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors better predict and prevent dangerous drops in blood pressure during spinal anesthesia in patients with high blood pressure.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only looks for links, not causes. The findings may not apply to all patients or settings.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Konya City Hospital
Konya, Karatay, 42020, Turkey (Türkiye)
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