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Ultrasound may make spinal anesthesia safer for obese moms during C-Sections

NCT ID NCT07601542

Symptom relief Sponsor: Bangladesh Medical University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compared two methods of giving spinal anesthesia to 60 obese women having a planned C-section: one using ultrasound to find the right spot, and the other using traditional touch-based landmarks. The goal was to see if ultrasound reduces the number of needle sticks, procedure time, and side effects like headaches or back pain. Participants were followed for three months after delivery.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Ultrasound-assisted spinal anesthesia procedure
What this could lead to
If successful, this could make spinal anesthesia safer and more efficient for obese women undergoing C-sections, reducing needle attempts and complications like headaches.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to all patients or settings. The ultrasound technique may not significantly improve outcomes over the traditional method.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

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Started

Feb 2025

Finished

Nov 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Elective caesarean section * ASA physical status: Ⅱ * Obese parturient (BMI ≥ 30.1 kg/m²) Exclusion Criteria: * Allergic to local anaesthetic (0.5% Bupivacaine hydrochloride with 8% Dextrose and 2 % Lidocaine hydrochloride USP) * Preexisting neurological deficit by clinical examination * Any contraindication to SAB * History of scoliosis or spinal instrumentation * Allergy to ultrasound transmission gel

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As listed by the trial registrant

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Cesarean section Obese parturient Ultrasound guided subarachnoid block

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bangladesh Medical University

    Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh

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