Ultrasound may improve spinal anesthesia success in obese Moms-to-Be
NCT ID NCT07549776
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study compared two ways to find the right spot for spinal anesthesia in 100 obese women having C-sections. One group used ultrasound to guide the needle, the other used traditional touch-based landmarks. The goal was to see which method leads to a successful first attempt, reducing pain and complications.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Ultrasound-guided preprocedural marking
- What this could lead to
- If ultrasound proves better, it could make spinal anesthesia faster and less painful for obese women undergoing C-sections.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with 100 participants, so results may not apply to all hospitals or patients. Ultrasound requires extra training and equipment.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Maternal and Perinatal Institute
Lima, Lima Province, 15001, Peru
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