Fast or slow? study tests best way to give spinal anesthesia for hip fractures

NCT ID NCT05564741

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

Summary

This study looked at whether giving spinal anesthesia quickly (15 seconds) or slowly (90 seconds) changes blood pressure and heart function in elderly patients with hip fractures. Eighty-four patients were randomly assigned to one of the two speeds. The researchers measured blood pressure and other heart parameters before and after the injection. The goal was to find out if injection speed affects the risk of low blood pressure.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

norepinephrine

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help doctors choose the best injection speed to reduce blood pressure drops during spinal anesthesia in elderly patients.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed Phase 4 study with only 84 patients, so results may not apply to all patients or settings. It measures short-term effects, not long-term outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hip fracture hypotensive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Gothenburg University

    Mölndal, V. Götaland, 43130, Sweden