Which anesthesia keeps weak hearts stable during surgery?

NCT ID NCT07752303

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Disease control Sponsor: Sargodha Medical College Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This trial compares two anesthesia methods—spinal (numbing only one leg) and general (full sleep)—for people with reduced heart function (ejection fraction 35-40%) undergoing lower limb surgery. The goal is to see which method keeps blood pressure more stable during the operation and reduces the need for extra medications. Participants are adults aged 18-70 with mild to moderate heart weakness, and the study tracks how well each method maintains hemodynamic stability.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Unilateral spinal anesthesia (bupivacaine) compared to general anesthesia
What this could lead to: If one method proves safer, it could guide anesthesia choices for heart patients, reducing complications during surgery.
What could go wrong: The trial is small and early, so results may not apply to all patients. Both anesthesia types carry risks, especially in those with weakened hearts.

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HEMODYNAMIC (MAP) STABILITY

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Locations

Dr Faisal Masood teaching Hospital sargodha

Sargodha, Pakistan

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