Researchers uncover keys to safer anesthesia for leg surgery
NCT ID NCT07581561
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study observed 318 adults having leg surgery to find out what factors help make spinal anesthesia work on only the operated side. The goal is to reduce side effects like low blood pressure. Researchers looked at patient age, weight, position, and injection technique to improve success rates.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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318 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2025
- Finished
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Feb 2026
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Adult patients aged 18-65 years with ASA physical status I-III undergoing elective unilateral lower extremity surgery under spinal anesthesia in a single tertiary care center.
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- 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: * Patients aged 18-65 years * ASA physical status I-III * Undergoing elective unilateral lower extremity surgery under spinal anesthesia * Provided written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * ASA IV patients * Known allergy to local anesthetics * Contraindications to spinal anesthesia * Decompensated congestive heart failure * Hemodynamic instability (including sepsis, septic shock, or need for inotropic support) * Pregnancy * Patients with vertebral anomalies (e.g., scoliosis, vertebral fractures) preventing proper positioning
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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İzmir City Hospital
Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye)
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