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Comparison of two ultrasound probes in examining the main vein returning blood to the heart (inferior vena cava) in adults undergoing lower abdominal surgery.

A comparative study of phased array and curvilinear ultrasound transducers in the examination of inferior vena cava in adult patients undergoing elective lower abdominal surgery under spinal anaesthesia. - A comparative study of phased array and curvilinear transducers in the examination of inferior vena cava

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/04/109533
Enrollment
60
Registered
2026-04-28
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-01

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K409- Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene

Interventions

Intervention1: Nil: Nil

Sponsors

Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical scale (ASA PS 1-2) Elective unilateral inguinal hernia repair under spinal anesthesia.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not willing to participate; Coagulation disorders

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To compare the inferior vena cava collapsibility index, obtained with phased array and curvilinear transducers at various depthsTimepoint: 5 minutes before spinal anesthesia (baseline) and 5 minutes after spinal anesthesia—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1.To compare the diameters of inferior vena cava in patients with various Body Mass Indices. 2.To predict the post spinal hypotension Timepoint: 5 minutes before spinal anesthesia (baseline) and 5 minutes after spinal anesthesia—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Nisheed Joseph

Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences

nisheedjoseph@gmail.com9545566263

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026