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Effect of Sedation After Ultrasound-Guided Spinal Anesthesia on Back Pain

Egypt180 participantsStarted 2025-10-01

Plain-language summary

This study will evaluate whether giving sedation before spinal anesthesia, when performed with ultrasound guidance, reduces the risk of developing back pain after surgery. Spinal anesthesia is commonly used but may cause discomfort or persistent back pain in some patients. By comparing standard techniques, ultrasound guidance, and sedation, we aim to find safer and more comfortable approaches for patients undergoing non-obstetric surgery.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 65 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria Adults aged 18-65 years ASA physical status I-II Body Mass Index (BMI) ≤ 35 kg/m² Scheduled for elective non-obstetric lower abdominal or lower limb surgery under spinal anesthesia Able to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria Contraindications to spinal anesthesia (e.g., coagulopathy, local infection at puncture site) Pre-existing chronic low back pain Chronic opioid use Known allergy or contraindication to study medications (bupivacaine, lidocaine, midazolam) Psychiatric or neurological disorders affecting pain perception or reporting Severe spinal deformities or history of previous spinal surgery Inability to comply with follow-up assessments

What they're measuring

Incidence of Postoperative Back Pain

Timeframe: 24-48 hours postoperatively; 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months after surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07198412

SponsorBenha University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-04-10

Contact for this trial

Samar R Amin, M.D.

+201287793991 samar.rafik@gmail.com

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