A study to compare efficay of Inj. Phenylephrine versus Inj. Noradrenaline for treating low blood pressure during caesarean section.

Comparative evaluation of intravenous bolus of Phenylephrine Versus intravenous bolus of Noradrenaline for treatment of hypotension in patients undergoing elective caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2020/09/027551

Enrollment

100

Registered

2020-09-02

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: O82- Encounter for cesarean delivery without indication

Interventions

Intervention1: Inj Phenylephrine: Bolus dose of 50 mcg Inj.Phenylephrine repeated every 15 minutes till the correction of hypotension in caesarean section patients under spinal anaesthesia. Control In

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Undergoing elective LSCS under spinal anaesthesia Singleton pregnancy at term Uncomplicated pregnancy American Society of Anaesthesia physical status ( ASA) I and II Age group 20 to 30 years Weight 50 to 70 kg Height more than 150 cm

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Foetal abnormalities Allergy to Inj. Noradrenaline or Inj. Phenylephrine

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To compare the average number of bolus doses of Norepinephrine or Phenylephrine required to treat spinal hypotension. To compare average total dose of Norepinephrine or Phenylephrine required to treat spinal hypotension. Timepoint: 1 year	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
To compare the occurence of bradycardia, hypertension, nausea and vomiting in mother and foetal outcomes among the two groups.Timepoint: 1 year	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Divakar S R

Mandya institute of medical sciences

drdivakar83@gmail.com9008602855

Outcome results

None listed

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