Super obese moms: study finds ideal spinal anesthesia dose for safer C-Sections
NCT ID NCT03781388
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aimed to find the right dose of a spinal anesthesia drug (bupivacaine) for women with a BMI over 50 undergoing a planned C-section. Researchers tested different doses in 45 women to see which dose worked best without needing extra pain relief. The goal is to improve safety and effectiveness of anesthesia in this specific group.
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 give just the right amount of spinal anesthesia for super obese women having a C-section, improving safety and comfort.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed Phase 4 trial with only 45 participants. The results may not apply to all patients or settings.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Duke University Hospital
Durham, North Carolina, 27705, United States
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