Ultrasound may help super obese moms get safer spinal anesthesia
NCT ID NCT06410820
First seen Feb 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 21 times
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.
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Karaman Training and Research Hospital
Karaman, 70200, Turkey (Türkiye)
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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