Ultrasound may make spinal anesthesia faster and safer for difficult patients

NCT ID NCT06656793

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Tongji Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This completed study looked at 3,597 patients to see if using real-time ultrasound to guide spinal anesthesia is faster and safer than the traditional landmark method. The main focus was on the time from entering the operating room to the first incision. Researchers hope ultrasound guidance can reduce complications, especially in patients who are obese, elderly, or have had spinal surgery. Results have not been posted yet.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If ultrasound guidance proves faster and safer, it could become the new standard for spinal anesthesia, especially in difficult cases like obese or elderly patients.
What could go wrong: This is a retrospective analysis, not a controlled trial, so results may be less reliable. The study is completed but no results are posted yet, and the lack of eligibility criteria raises questions about patient selection.

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SPINAL ANESTHESIA

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Locations

Tongji hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, China

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