CompletedNot Applicable

Ultrasound-assisted Versus Real-time Ultrasound-guided Combined Spinal-epidural Anesthesia in Elderly Patients

China96 participantsStarted 2024-02-15

Plain-language summary

This prospective randomized controlled trial aims to compare the clinical efficacy and safety of real-time ultrasound guidance (US-RTG) versus static ultrasound-assisted mapping (US-AS) for combined spinal-epidural anesthesia (CSEA) via the paramedian approach in elderly patients aged 60 years and older undergoing orthopedic surgery.

Who can participate

Age range60 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Elderly patients (≥ 60 years old); * ASA Grade I to IV. Exclusion Criteria: * Severe obesity (BMI\>35kg/m2); * Spinal deformity or surgical history; * Allergic to local anesthetics; * There are coagulation disorders; * Communication barriers

What they're measuring

First-attempt success

Timeframe: 1 year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06241716

SponsorTongji Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-10-20

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