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Ultrasound may make spinal anesthesia faster and safer for difficult patients

NCT ID NCT06656793

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Tongji Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This completed study looked at 3,597 patients to see if using real-time ultrasound to guide spinal anesthesia is faster and safer than the traditional landmark method. The main focus was on the time from entering the operating room to the first incision. Researchers hope ultrasound guidance can reduce complications, especially in patients who are obese, elderly, or have had spinal surgery. Results have not been posted yet.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If ultrasound guidance proves faster and safer, it could become the new standard for spinal anesthesia, especially in difficult cases like obese or elderly patients.
What could go wrong
This is a retrospective analysis, not a controlled trial, so results may be less reliable. The study is completed but no results are posted yet, and the lack of eligibility criteria raises questions about patient selection.

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Study facts

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Participants

3,597 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2025

Finished

Jan 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

All patients who received the real-time needle in needle technique UG-SA between 1 January 2019 and 29 May 2024.

Ages

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

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Spinal anesthesia

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Tongji hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology

    Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, China

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