Perioperative Forced-Air Warming During Elective Cesarean Delivery Under Spinal Anesthesia (NCT07757009) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Perioperative Forced-Air Warming During Elective Cesarean Delivery Under Spinal Anesthesia
Qatar120 participantsStarted 2023-06-01
Plain-language summary
Intraoperative hypothermia is common during cesarean delivery under spinal anesthesia and contributes to maternal discomfort, shivering, and metabolic stress. Active warming systems such as forced-air warming are recommended in perioperative guidelines; however, their effectiveness in obstetric anesthesia remains variably documented.
This randomized controlled trial evaluated whether perioperative forced-air warming reduces maternal hypothermia and shivering during elective cesarean section under spinal anesthesia without adversely affecting neonatal outcomes.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* • Age ≥18 years
* Term pregnancy (≥37 weeks' gestation)
* Scheduled elective cesarean delivery
* ASA physical status I-II
* Undergoing spinal anesthesia
* Provided written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* • Emergency cesarean section
* Preoperative fever (\>38°C) or hypothermia
* Thyroid or significant metabolic disorders
* Known intrauterine infection
* Contraindication to spinal anesthesia
* Refusal to participate
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
1
Incidence of maternal hypothermia (<36°C)
Timeframe: From induction of spinal anesthesia until discharge from the post-anesthesia care unit (approximately 3 hours).
2
Incidence of Maternal Hypothermia
Timeframe: From induction of spinal anesthesia until discharge from the post-anesthesia care unit (approximately 3 hours).