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The effect of IV ondansetron in reducing hypotension caused by spinal anaesthesia in patients undergoing caesarean section- An observational study

The effect of intravenous Ondansetron on attenuation of spinal anaesthesia induced hypotension in parturients undergoing caesarean section - An observational study - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2023/10/059278
Enrollment
76
Registered
2023-10-30
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-05-26

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

Intervention1: NIL: NIL

Sponsors

Dr.Sindhu Kala Velayutham
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) Parturients aged 20-40 years scheduled for caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia 2)American Society of Anaesthesiologist (ASA-PS) II

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1)Patients with any contra-indications to spinal anaesthesia 2)Patients allergic to Ondansetron or local anaesthetics 3)Patients taking any selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors 4)Patients having any rhythmic disturbances 5)Patient refusal

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To evaluate the proportion & magnitude of spinal anaesthesia induced hypotension in parturients receiving IV ondansetron with those not receiving the drug. Timepoint: 30 minutes

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To observe & assess the incidence of intra-operative shivering, nausea, vomiting and rhythm disturbances. Timepoint: 30 minutes

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Anil Shetty

K S Hegde Medical Academy

anilshetty@nitte.edu.in9448012303

Outcome results

None listed

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