Landmark Versus Ultrasongraphy Guided Spinal Anesthesia in Lower Abdominal Surgeries in Cancer Pa… (NCT06707571) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Landmark Versus Ultrasongraphy Guided Spinal Anesthesia in Lower Abdominal Surgeries in Cancer Patients: a Randomized Controlled Trial
52 participantsStarted 2024-12-01
Plain-language summary
Spinal anesthesia is a commonly employed technique for lower abdominal surgeries, providing effective anesthesia and analgesia with minimal systemic effects. In cancer patients undergoing such procedures, careful consideration of anesthetic techniques is crucial, given their often-compromised physiological state and the need to minimize postoperative complications. Two approaches to administering spinal anesthesia are Ultrasound (US)-guided and the traditional landmark-based technique.
the aim of the study :To evaluate the efficacy, safety and feasibility of US-guided spinal anesthesia versus the landmark-based technique in cancer patients undergoing lower abdominal surgery.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age \>18 years old
* Both sex
* patients with a body mass index (BMI) of 18-40 kg/m2
* American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification of I to III.
Exclusion Criteria:
* • Patients have a contraindication for regional anesthesia, e.g. coagulopathy.
* Failed or unsatisfactory intrathecal block.
* Patients with known hypersensitivity to amide local anesthetics.
* Local injection site infection or spinal deformity.
* Severe hypotension.
* Space occupying lesions of the brain.
* Hypovolemia.
* Pregnancy.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
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the first-pass success rate of Combined spinal-epidural anesthesia