Intraocular PressureUEP-IOPNCT07424417
Upper Extremity Position and Intraocular Pressure During Spinal Anesthesia: A Randomized Controlled Trial
A study testing Upper Extremity Positioning in people with Intraocular Pressure and Spinal Anesthesia, run by Elazıg Fethi Sekin Sehir Hastanesi at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This prospective randomized controlled trial evaluated the effect of two upper extremity positions on intraocular pressure (IOP) in adult patients undergoing surgery under spinal anesthesia. Participants were randomly assigned to either an arms-at-sides position or a hands-on-chest position. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 80 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Intraocular Pressure, Spinal Anesthesia, Surgical Positioning
- What is being tested?
- Upper Extremity Positioning
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 20 Nov 2025to 10 Feb 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 80 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Age between 18 and 80 years
- ASA physical status I-III
- Scheduled for elective open inguinal hernia repair under spinal anesthesia
- Ability to undergo intraocular pressure measurement
- Provision of written informed consent
Who cannot join
- History of glaucoma or ocular hypertension
- Previous ocular surgery or ocular trauma
- Active ocular disease or infection
- Contraindication to spinal anesthesia
- Inability to cooperate with intraocular pressure measurements
- Refusal to participate
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Elazığ Fethi Sekin City Hospital
Elâzığ, Outside of the US, 23200
About this study
This prospective randomized controlled trial evaluated the effect of two upper extremity positions on intraocular pressure (IOP) in adult patients undergoing surgery under spinal anesthesia. Participants were randomly assigned to either an arms-at-sides position or a hands-on-chest position. IOP was measured in the right eye using an Icare ic200 rebound tonometer at predefined perioperative time points. Hemodynamic parameters, including mean arterial pressure, heart rate, and oxygen saturation, were also recorded. The primary outcome was the change in IOP from baseline to 30 minutes after application of the assigned upper extremity position between the two upper extremity position groups.
Read the detailed description
Intraocular pressure (IOP) may be influenced by systemic hemodynamics, venous return, episcleral venous pressure, and patient positioning. Although the effects of head and body position on IOP have been investigated, the impact of upper extremity positioning during spinal anesthesia has not been clearly established. This prospective randomized controlled trial was conducted at Elazig Fethi Sekin City Hospital. Adult patients scheduled for elective surgery under spinal anesthesia were enrolled. After written informed consent, participants were randomly assigned to one of two upper extremity positions: arms positioned alongside the body or hands positioned on the chest. IOP was measured in the right eye using an Icare ic200 rebound tonometer. Measurements were obtained at baseline before spinal anesthesia, 15 minutes after spinal anesthesia immediately before application of the assigned upper extremity position, and 30 minutes after application of the assigned position (approximately 45 minutes after spinal anesthesia). Head and neck position was maintained neutral throughout the measurement period. Hemodynamic parameters, including mean arterial pressure, heart rate, and peripheral oxygen saturation, were recorded simultaneously. The primary outcome was the between-group comparison of the change in IOP from baseline to 30 minutes after application of the assigned upper extremity position. Secondary outcomes included IOP change at 15 minutes and perioperative hemodynamic changes.
- Being tested
- Upper Extremity Positioning
- Keywords
- Upper Extremity Position, Intraocular Pressure, Spinal Anesthesia, Surgical Positioning
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Upper Extremity PositioningOther
Participants were assigned to one of two upper extremity positions after the T15 intraocular pressure measurement: arms positioned alongside the body or hands positioned over the chest. The assigned position was maintained for approximately 30 minutes until the final T45 intraocular pressure measurement.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Arms-at-Sides Position | Experimental | Participants underwent spinal anesthesia. After the T15 intraocular pressure measurement, both arms were positioned alongside the body, parallel to the torso, with the palms facing upward, and this position was maintained for approximately 30 minutes until the final T45 measurement. Receives: Other: Upper Extremity Positioning |
| Hands-on-Chest Position | Experimental | Participants underwent spinal anesthesia. After the T15 intraocular pressure measurement, both upper extremities were adducted with the elbows flexed, and the open hands were placed one over the other on the anterior chest wall. This position was maintained for approximately 30 minutes until the final T45 measurement. Receives: Other: Upper Extremity Positioning |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in Intraocular Pressure From Baseline to 30 Minutes
Intraocular pressure was measured in the right eye using an Icare ic200 rebound tonometer. The primary outcome was the change in intraocular pressure from baseline before spinal anesthesia to 30 minutes after application of the assigned upper extremity position between the two study groups.
Measured: Baseline before spinal anesthesia and 30 minutes after application of the assigned upper extremity position (approximately 45 minutes after spinal anesthesia)
Secondary outcomes (2)
Change in Intraocular Pressure From Baseline to 15 Minutes
Intraocular pressure was measured in the right eye using an Icare ic200 rebound tonometer. This secondary outcome was the change in intraocular pressure from baseline to 15 minutes after spinal anesthesia, immediately before application of the assigned upper extremity position, between the two study groups.
Measured: Baseline before spinal anesthesia and 15 minutes after spinal anesthesia, immediately before application of the assigned upper extremity position
Mean Arterial Pressure
Mean arterial pressure was recorded simultaneously with the intraocular pressure measurements and evaluated between the two study groups.
Measured: Baseline before spinal anesthesia, 15 minutes after spinal anesthesia immediately before positioning, and 30 minutes after application of the assigned upper extremity position (approximately 45 minutes after spinal anesthesia)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted20 Feb 2026
- Study start20 Nov 2025
- Primary completion10 Feb 2026
- Study completion10 Feb 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Intraocular PressureStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Elazıg Fethi Sekin Sehir Hastanesi
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07424417
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- EFSH-ANES-IOP-RCT-2026
- Acronym
- UEP-IOP
- Status last verified
- Sep 2026
- First submitted
- 12 Feb 2026
- Last updated
- 30 Sep 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 30 Sep 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Upper Extremity Position and Intraocular Pressure During Spinal Anesthesia: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07424417
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- UEP-IOP / EFSH-ANES-IOP-RCT-2026
- Keywords
- Upper Extremity Position, Intraocular Pressure, Spinal Anesthesia, Surgical Positioning
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Elazıg Fethi Sekin Sehir HastanesiUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 20 Nov 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 10 Feb 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 10 Feb 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 20 Feb 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This prospective randomized controlled trial evaluated the effect of two upper extremity positions on intraocular pressure (IOP) in adult patients undergoing surgery under spinal anesthesia. Participants were randomly assigned to either an arms-at-sides position or a hands-on-chest position. IOP was measured in the right eye using an Icare ic200 rebound tonometer at predefined perioperative time points. Hemodynamic parameters, including mean arterial pressure, heart rate, and oxygen saturation, were also recorded. The primary outcome was the change in IOP from baseline to 30 minutes after application of the assigned upper extremity position between the two upper extremity position groups.
Detailed description
Intraocular pressure (IOP) may be influenced by systemic hemodynamics, venous return, episcleral venous pressure, and patient positioning. Although the effects of head and body position on IOP have been investigated, the impact of upper extremity positioning during spinal anesthesia has not been clearly established. This prospective randomized controlled trial was conducted at Elazig Fethi Sekin City Hospital. Adult patients scheduled for elective surgery under spinal anesthesia were enrolled. After written informed consent, participants were randomly assigned to one of two upper extremity positions: arms positioned alongside the body or hands positioned on the chest. IOP was measured in the right eye using an Icare ic200 rebound tonometer. Measurements were obtained at baseline before spinal anesthesia, 15 minutes after spinal anesthesia immediately before application of the assigned upper extremity position, and 30 minutes after application of the assigned position (approximately 45 minutes after spinal anesthesia). Head and neck position was maintained neutral throughout the measurement period. Hemodynamic parameters, including mean arterial pressure, heart rate, and peripheral oxygen saturation, were recorded simultaneously. The primary outcome was the between-group comparison of the change in IOP from baseline to 30 minutes after application of the assigned upper extremity position. Secondary outcomes included IOP change at 15 minutes and perioperative hemodynamic changes.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Arms-at-Sides Position | Experimental | Other: Upper Extremity PositioningParticipants underwent spinal anesthesia. After the T15 intraocular pressure measurement, both arms were positioned alongside the body, parallel to the torso, with the palms facing upward, and this position was maintained for approximately 30 minutes until the final T45 measurement. |
| Hands-on-Chest Position | Experimental | Other: Upper Extremity PositioningParticipants underwent spinal anesthesia. After the T15 intraocular pressure measurement, both upper extremities were adducted with the elbows flexed, and the open hands were placed one over the other on the anterior chest wall. This position was maintained for approximately 30 minutes until the final T45 measurement. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 80 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Age between 18 and 80 years
- ASA physical status I-III
- Scheduled for elective open inguinal hernia repair under spinal anesthesia
- Ability to undergo intraocular pressure measurement
- Provision of written informed consent
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- History of glaucoma or ocular hypertension
- Previous ocular surgery or ocular trauma
- Active ocular disease or infection
- Contraindication to spinal anesthesia
- Inability to cooperate with intraocular pressure measurements
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Extremity PositioningParticipants were assigned to one of two upper extremity positions after the T15 intraocular pressure measurement: arms positioned alongside the body or hands positioned over the chest. The assigned position was maintained for approximately 30 minutes until the final T45 intraocular pressure measurement. | Other | Arms-at-Sides Position, Hands-on-Chest Position |
Primary outcome
Change in Intraocular Pressure From Baseline to 30 Minutes
Time frame: Baseline before spinal anesthesia and 30 minutes after application of the assigned upper extremity position (approximately 45 minutes after spinal anesthesia)
Intraocular pressure was measured in the right eye using an Icare ic200 rebound tonometer. The primary outcome was the change in intraocular pressure from baseline before spinal anesthesia to 30 minutes after application of the assigned upper extremity position between the two study groups.
2 secondary outcomes
Change in Intraocular Pressure From Baseline to 15 Minutes
Time frame: Baseline before spinal anesthesia and 15 minutes after spinal anesthesia, immediately before application of the assigned upper extremity position
Mean Arterial Pressure
Time frame: Baseline before spinal anesthesia, 15 minutes after spinal anesthesia immediately before positioning, and 30 minutes after application of the assigned upper extremity position (approximately 45 minutes after spinal anesthesia)
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 30 Sep 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Upper Extremity Positioning in people with Intraocular Pressure and Spinal Anesthesia, run by Elazıg Fethi Sekin Sehir Hastanesi at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 30 Sep 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change in Intraocular Pressure From Baseline to 30 Minutes (time frame: Baseline before spinal anesthesia and 30 minutes after application of the assigned upper extremity position (approximately 45 minutes after spinal anesthesia)). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 30 Sep 2026.