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A clinical trial to study the effects of using a mechanical pump on the legs to prevent fall in blood pressure after administering spinal anesthesia in caesarean section.

Use of sequential compression mechanical device to prevent spinal hypotension in caesarean section.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2010/091/001256
Enrollment
60
Registered
2010-10-05
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: null- Hypotension secondary to spinal anesthesia in Caesarean section.

Interventions

Intervention1: Study group: Application of a sequential compression mechanical pump: 1 hour Control Intervention1: no pump:

Sponsors

Max Super Speciality Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All term patients posted for cesarean section.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:  Patient refusal / any contraindication for spinal anesthesia.  ASA III and above.  Obesity (BMI > 35)  Height < 150 cm / > 165 cm  Peripartum bleeding (Placenta previa grade II and above, PPH)  Pregnancy < 37 weeks  Uterine overdistension (multiple gestation, polyhydramnios, LGA baby)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Incidence of hypotensionTimepoint: one hour—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Total amount of ephedrine used Time of onset of hypotension Timepoint: one hour—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr.Nambiath Sujata
drnambiath@yahoo.com09999109402

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026