Spinal vs. general anesthesia: which is better for kidney stone surgery?
NCT ID NCT07326670
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at 90 adults having kidney stone surgery to see if the type of anesthesia—spinal or general—affects the body's inflammation response. Researchers measured blood markers before and after surgery. The goal is to learn which method might lead to less inflammation and better recovery.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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90 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2025
- Finished
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Apr 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study population consists of adult patients aged 18 years and older who undergo elective percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) surgery and meet the eligibility criteria. Patients classified as American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-III are included. All participants receive either spinal or general anesthesia as part of routine clinical practice, and no additional intervention is performed for research purposes.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status class I-III * Patients aged 18 years and older Exclusion Criteria: * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status class IV or V * Patients younger than 18 years * Active infection or diagnosis of sepsis * Malignancy * Chronic inflammatory diseases (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus) * Use of immunosuppressive therapy * Pregnancy
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Fethi Sekin City Hospital
Elâzığ, Elaziğ, Turkey (Türkiye)
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