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Randomised controlled single blinded study comparing traditional lumbar subarachnoid block with novel thoracic segmental subarachnoid block for Lower Segment cesarean section in Indian population in terms of perioperative outcomes

Comparative study of traditional lumbar subarachnoid block vs novel thoracic subarachnoid block for cesarean section: A randomised single blinded trial - Nil

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/11/077361
Enrollment
80
Registered
2024-11-26
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-02-03

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: O80- Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

Interventions

Intervention1: Thoracic segmental subarachnoid block: Under all aseptic precautions in sitting position hyperbaric bupivacaine 0.5% (6mg) with preservative free buprenorphine 60mcg (Total volume 1.6ml

Sponsors

None
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Age more than 18 years 2. ASAPS 2 and 3 3. Elective cases posted for Cesarean section under neuraxial anaesthesia

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Refuse to consent 2. BMI more than 35 kg/m2 3. ASAPS more than 3 4. Contraindication to neuraxial block

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To estimate the duration of motor blockade through 1. Ability of the patient to slide out of the table with flexion at the hip by the end of the surgery 2. Time to be able to sit from the side of the bed with legs dangling 3. Time to walk with support Timepoint: Throughout PACU stay—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To estimate the incidence of following perioperative outcomes: 1. Incidence of nausea, vomiting, and shivering. 2. Hemodynamic stability 3. Requirement of sedation 4. Abdominal muscle relaxation 5. Postoperative urinary retention 6. Incidence of PDPH, neurological complications Timepoint: Till the time of hospital discharge—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDamarla Haritha

Narayana Medical College

damarlaharitha007@gmail.com8096455970

Outcome results

None listed

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