To compare body mass index with abdominal circumference to height ratio to predict level of sensory block (main outcome) in participants undergoing caesarean section under exposure to anaesthesia.

Comparison of body mass index with abdominal circumference to height ratio as a predictor of level of sensory block in patients undergoing caesarean section under sub arachnoid block. - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/07/071217

Enrollment

100

Registered

2024-07-24

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-08-19

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: O00-O9A- Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium

Interventions

Intervention1: Body mass index: Weight and height will be measured for all patients undergoing caesarean section under sub arachnoid block, and body mass index will be calculated over a period of 18 m

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Elective caesarean cases. Parturients between the ages 20-40 years. American Society of Anaesthesiologists class 2 physical status.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Contraindication to spinal anaesthesia. Spine deformities.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To compare body mass index with abdominal circumference to height ratio as predictor of level of sensory block in patients undergoing caesarean section under subarachnoid blockTimepoint: Intraoperatively, level of block will be assessed at 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, and 30 minutes	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Incidence of hypotension 2. Use of vasopressorsTimepoint: Intraoperatively, blood pressure and other vital parameters will be assessed at 1, 3, 5 minutes and every 5 minutes thereafter	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactParminder Singh Bhatia

Vardhman Mahavir Medical College ans Safdarjung hospital

psbhatia2@rediffmail.com7042142230

Outcome results

None listed

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