subarachnoid block for ex-preterm neonates.

Subarachnoid anesthesia (with and without sedation) versus general anesthesia for ex-preterm neonates undergoing elective infraumbalical surgeries.

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR201604001595341

Enrollment

105

Registered

2016-04-18

Start date

2016-03-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-09-14

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Conditions

Surgery Paediatrics Anaesthesia

Interventions

Group I

Group II

Group III

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: . The age:formerly preterm neonates with post-conceptual age less than 60 weeks. . operation: infraumbalical surgery. . ASA: I - II . Sex: both sexes.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: . known allergy to local anesthetics . coagulopathy . pre-existing cardiac disease . metabolic disease . neuromuscular disease . uncontrolled convulsion .local infection at puncture site .parent refusal

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
postoperative apnea, postoperative bradycardia and SPO2.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
The secondary outcome measures were postoperative complications (e.g. hypotension) and the need for postoperative respiratory support.	—

Countries

Egypt

Contacts

Public ContactMostafa Mansour Houssein

lecturer of anesthesia and intensive care

mostafa_mansour361@hotmail.com00201093322145

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026