25- versus 29-gauge Quincke spinal needles

Comparison of 25- versus 29-gauge Quincke spinal needles for minor anorectal surgery as well as abdominal caesarean section in respect of patient satisfaction and handling

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN11431649

Enrollment

600

Registered

2008-03-20

Start date

2008-02-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Post-puncture dural headache Signs and Symptoms Post-puncture dural headache

Interventions

The patients are 1:1 randomised to either a 25-gauge or a 29-gauge spinal needle. Patients receive a questionnaire to obtain information about satisfaction and occurring complications. The time for th

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients (male/female) with minor anorectal surgery, or 2. Patients (female) for abdominal caesarean section 3. Age 18 - 80 years 4. American Society of Anaesthesiology (ASA) grade I - III 5. No contraindications for spinal anaesthesia

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Contraindications for spinal anaesthesia 2. Allergy against local anaesthetics

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Incidence of post-dural puncture headache and other complications, measured one week after anaesthesia.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Time for the performance of spinal anaesthesia and occurring complications, measured one week after anaesthesia.	—

Countries

Germany

Outcome results

None listed

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