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Comparison of 3 different methods in preventing fall in blood pressure after spinal anaesthesia in elective cesarean section

The efficacy of pneumatic leg compression versus leg elevation in preventing post spinal hypotension in elective cesarean section- a randomized controlled trial - NIL

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2023/11/060172
Enrollment
210
Registered
2023-11-22
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-08-19

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

Conditions

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

Interventions

Intervention1: Pneumatic leg compression: Pneumatic leg compression bilaterally intermittently using pneumatic leg compression device with inflation time 12 seconds and relaxation time 24seconds Inter

Sponsors

All India Institute of Medical Sciences Jodhpur
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients posted for elective caesarean section

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients who do not consent to participate in the study 2. Patients with contraindications for spinal anaesthesia 3. Patients with contraindications for the use of pneumatic compressions like serious arterial insufficiency, deep venous thrombosis, presence of localized wound infection or cellulitis, etc 4. Patients with gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, eclampsia 5. Patients converted to general anaesthesia due to inadequate sensory blockade from spinal anaesthesia

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To compare the incidence of hypotension between the groupsTimepoint: Till the delivery of baby

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. To compare the requirement of a rescue dose of phenylephrine 2. To compare the number of rescue doses of phenylephrine 3. To compare the total dose of rescue doses of phenylephrine 4. To compare the adverse effects between groups 5. To compare the comfort of the surgeonTimepoint: Till the end of cesarean section

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Avasarala Katyayani Vidmahi

All India Institute of Medical SciencesJodhpur

drrakeshspmc@gmail.com9460429221

Outcome results

None listed

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