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Ultrasound may help super obese moms get safer spinal anesthesia

NCT ID NCT06410820

Symptom relief Sponsor: Karaman Training and Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether using ultrasound to guide the needle for spinal anesthesia works better than the traditional method of feeling for landmarks in super obese women (BMI 50 or higher) having a planned C-section. Sixty women participated, and the main goal was to see if the first needle stick was more likely to succeed with ultrasound. The approach could reduce the number of needle attempts and make the procedure faster and less stressful.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Ultrasound guidance
What this could lead to
If ultrasound proves better, it could make spinal anesthesia safer and faster for super obese women undergoing cesarean sections.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study (60 participants) that only looks at procedure success, not long-term outcomes. Results may not apply to all hospitals or patients.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2024

Finished

Nov 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Parturient who will receive selective cesarean delivery under spinal anesthesia * ASA 3 scheduled for elective sections * BMI≥50 kg/m2 * Normal singleton pregnancy * 37 weeks of gestation Exclusion Criteria: * Multiple gestations * Emergency C-section * Exist contraindications of spinal anesthesia * Local anesthetics allergy * BMI\<50 kg/m2 * History of lumbar spinal diseases and lumbar surgery * Parturient refusal

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Conditions

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morbid obesity

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Obesity, morbid

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Karaman Training and Research Hospital

    Karaman, 70200, Turkey (Türkiye)

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