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Which spinal anesthesia is safer for elderly hip surgery? study investigates

NCT ID NCT06972485

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Eskisehir Osmangazi University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This completed study looked at 70 patients over 65 years old undergoing hip surgery. Researchers compared two forms of spinal anesthesia (hypobaric and hyperbaric bupivacaine) to see which one causes fewer blood pressure drops. The goal is to find a safer option for older adults, who are more prone to complications during surgery.

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Active substance
bupivacaine
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors choose the safer spinal anesthesia type for elderly hip surgery patients, reducing the risk of dangerous drops in blood pressure.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study (70 patients) that only compares two anesthesia methods. It does not test a new treatment or cure, and results may not apply to all elderly patients or surgeries.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

70 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2025

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients over 65 years of age * Patients taken to surgery in a supine position due to femur fractures * Patients classified as ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) class I-III Exclusion Criteria: * History of allergy to the drug * Patients with coagulopathy * Patients refusing to participate in the study * Severe valve stenosis * Infection at the injection site * Inadequate spinal anesthesia level during surgery

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Geriatric patient Hip surgery Spinal anesthesia

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Eskişehir Osmangazi University

    Eskişehir, Odunpazari, 26040, Turkey (Türkiye)

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