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Ultrasound may make spinal anesthesia faster and safer

NCT ID NCT07327801

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Military Hospital of Tunis Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether using ultrasound to guide spinal anesthesia is better than the traditional method of feeling for landmarks. 136 adults having elective surgery were randomly assigned to either ultrasound guidance or conventional palpation. Researchers measured how long the procedure took, how many needle sticks were needed, and any complications.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that ultrasound guidance makes spinal anesthesia faster and safer, potentially improving standard practice.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study, so results may not apply broadly. The outcome is about procedure ease, not a new treatment.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

136 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2025

Finished

Jul 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18 years or older. * Classified as American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I or II. * Scheduled for elective surgery under spinal anesthesia. * Provided written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Failed subarachnoid puncture. * Conversion to general anesthesia. * Occurrence of major intraoperative complications (e.g., vasovagal episodes, cardiac rhythm disturbances).

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Conventional palpation technique Procedural performance Spinal anesthesia Ultrasound guidance

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Military Hospital of Tunis

    Tunis, Tunisia

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