Clinical trials: Spinal Block
Inguinal Hernia
Comparing Non-fixation of Mesh to Mesh Fixation in Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
The purpose of the study is 1. To compare the recurrence rate of the laparoscopic total extra peritoneal inguinal hernia repair without fixation of the mesh to mesh fixation under spinal anesthesia 2.
- Trial name
- NCT01117337
- Testing
- Mesh Fixation
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- Moulana Hospital
Pain
Effect of Gabapentin Enacarbil on Opioid Consumption and Pain Scores
Opioids are effective analgesics, but cause side effects including sedation, respiratory depression, low blood pressure, nausea, and constipation.
- Trial name
- NCT02840240
- Testing
- Gabapentin enacarbil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 107 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Patients Aged 55 or Older, BMI More Than 40 kg/m2
A Real-Time Ultrasound Guided Approach For Spinal Anesthesia
Our goal was to compare the number of attempts to perform spinal anesthesia using real-time ultrasound guidance versus landmark technique in patients meeting predefined criteria for difficult spinal anesthesia.
- Conditions
- Patients Aged 55 or Older, BMI More Than 40 kg/m2, Scoliosis
- Trial name
- NCT01570491
- Testing
- ultrasound-guided spinal anesthesia, standard spinal anesthesia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis
T Cells and TNF (Tumor Necrosis Factor): The Impact of TNF Blockade
We aim to translate these findings into patients with rheumatoid arthritis and other conditions treated with anti-TNF (anti-tumor necrosis factor) therapy, such as psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis.
- Conditions
- Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Psoriatic Arthritis
- Trial name
- NCT01060098
- Testing
- anti-TNF therapy (etanercept or adalimumab)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Fluid Overload, Anesthesia; Adverse Effect, Spinal and Epidural
Can Vena Cava Ultrasound Guided Volume Repletion Prevent Spinal Induced Significant Hypotension in Elective Patients?
Aim of this study is to determine whether Inferior Vena Cava analyzed by trans-thoracic echocardiography is an effective method to guide titrated fluid repletion in non critical patients, in order both to decrease post procedural…
- Conditions
- Fluid Overload, Anesthesia; Adverse Effect, Spinal and Epidural, Regional Anesthesia Morbidity
- Trial name
- NCT02271477
- Testing
- Ultrasound-guided volemic repletion
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale, Bellinzona
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee
Music Therapy Versus Control for Total Knee Arthroplasty
For millennia, people have listened to and enjoyed music for entertainment, as a distraction from daily troubles, and as a means to relax and relieve stress.
- Trial name
- NCT03569397
- Testing
- Music Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Postoperative Complications, Hip Fracture
A Trial To Assess Risk of Delirium in Older Adults Undergoing Hip Fracture Surgery With Spinal or General Anesthesia
This pilot project will address the gaps in knowledge regarding the effect of anesthetic technique on the risk of delirium through an adequately-powered trial employing standardized regimens for treatment and outcome assessment…
- Conditions
- Postoperative Complications, Hip Fracture, Delirium
- Trial name
- NCT02190903
- Testing
- General endotracheal anesthesia, Regional (spinal) Anesthesia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Infants Undergoing Surgery
Changes in Tissue and Cerebral Oxygenation Following Spinal Anesthesia in Neonates, Infants, and Children
Investigators have started an awake spinal anesthesia program in conjunction with pediatric surgical colleagues. Patients are offered the option of awake spinal anesthesia instead of general anesthesia for appropriate surgical…
- Trial name
- NCT02840253
- Testing
- NIRS
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Joseph D. Tobias
Pain
Pharmacokinetics and Safety of Bupivacaine HCl Spinal Block and EXPAREL Local Infiltration in Total Knee Arthroplasty
This is a Phase 4, multicenter, open-label study designed to characterize the pharmacokinetic (PK) profile of total bupivacaine in approximately 15 adult subjects undergoing primary unilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA) with…
- Trial name
- NCT02284386
- Testing
- Bupivacaine SNB, EXPAREL Infiltration
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Hypotension
Spinal Anesthesia Induced Hypotension During Cesarean Section
The purpose of this study is to compare two methods for preventing low blood pressure associated with spinal anesthesia during Cesarean sections.
- Trial name
- NCT00846651
- Testing
- Colloid administration, Crystalloid administration, phenylephrine infusion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
External Cephalic Version
Success of External Cephalic Version Study
The purpose of this study is to determine the best way to optimize the success of external cephalic version (turning the baby from the outside).
- Trial name
- NCT03106753
- Testing
- Bupivacaine, Terbutaline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Spinal Anesthesia, Cesarean Section
Does the Addition of Epinephrine Prolong the Duration of Spinal Anesthesia for Repeat Cesarean Section?
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether the addition of a medication called epinephrine to spinal medications prolongs the duration of the anesthesia.
- Trial name
- NCT02369510
- Testing
- Low-dose epinephrine, High-dose epinephrine, No epinephrine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Cognitive Dysfunction
Effect of Intraoperative Dexmedetomidine on Early Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction
This study will aim to identify the impact of Intraoperative dexmedetomidine infusion on POCD assessed by the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) in geriatric patients above 60 years undergoing hip surgery under spinal…
- Trial name
- NCT03793751
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine Injection
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Tata Main Hospital
Effects of; Anesthesia, in Labor and Delivery
Phenylephrine vs. Norepinephrine Infusion After Spinal Anesthesia for Cesarean Delivery
The purpose of the study is to determine if a medication called phenylephrine, which helps to control blood pressure, is more effective as a continuous intravenous (IV) infusion compared to continuous IV norepinephrine in…
- Trial name
- NCT02354833
- Testing
- Phenylephrine, Norepinephrine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- West Virginia University
Blood Pressure, Anxiety
Dexmedetomidine in Spinal Anesthesia
Patients were randomized into two groups, A group and B group. A group and B group patients are injected intravenous dexmedetomidine after intrathecal injection (IT) of heavy bupivacaine and injected intravenous dexmedetomidine…
- Trial name
- NCT02155010
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, Dexmedetomidine with heavy bupivacaine
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- Inje University
Anesthesia, Spinal, Cesarean Section
Ultrasonography Versus Palpation for Spinal Anesthesia in Obese Parturients Undergoing Cesarean Delivery
The study will compare between preprocedural ultrasonography and the conventional palpation technique for spinal anesthesia in obese parturients undergoing elective cesarean delivery
- Conditions
- Anesthesia, Spinal, Cesarean Section, Spinal Ultrasound
- Trial name
- NCT03792191
- Testing
- Lumbar Spinal Ultrasonography, Conventional Landmark Palpation, Spinal Anesthesia
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 280 people
- Sponsor
- Mansoura University
Analgesia, Obstetrical, Cesarean Section
Intrathecal Opioids for Pain Control After Cesarean Delivery: Determining the Optimal Dose
Both hydromorphone and morphine are administered as part of spinal anesthesia to help improve pain control after cesarean delivery.
- Trial name
- NCT02009722
- Testing
- Morphine, Hydromorphone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic