Ultrasound may make spinal anesthesia safer for obese moms during C-Sections

NCT ID NCT07601542

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Bangladesh Medical University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compared two methods of giving spinal anesthesia to 60 obese women having a planned C-section: one using ultrasound to find the right spot, and the other using traditional touch-based landmarks. The goal was to see if ultrasound reduces the number of needle sticks, procedure time, and side effects like headaches or back pain. Participants were followed for three months after delivery.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Ultrasound-assisted spinal anesthesia procedure
What this could lead to: If successful, this could make spinal anesthesia safer and more efficient for obese women undergoing C-sections, reducing needle attempts and complications like headaches.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to all patients or settings. The ultrasound technique may not significantly improve outcomes over the traditional method.

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CESAREAN SECTION OBESE PARTURIENT ULTRASOUND GUIDED SUBARACHNOID BLOCK

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Bangladesh Medical University

Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh

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