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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 range

60 Years

Sex

ALL

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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

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

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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