Effect of Hydroxyethyl Starch (Voluven 130/0.4) on Bloof Glucose Levels during Othtopaedic Lower Limb Surgery Under Spinal Anaesthesia

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR201710002591405

Enrollment

140

Registered

2017-09-07

Start date

2017-09-25

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-01-27

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Conditions

Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine Surgery Hyperglycaemia

Interventions

Normal Saline 0.9%

Voluven

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age: 18-65 years Weight: 40-90 kg ASA: 1 and 2 Scheduled lower limb surgery under spinal anaesthesia

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Diabetes mellitus or any other condition with abnormal glucose metabolism Drugs: Ascorbic acid, Steroids, Adrenergic drugs Low Haemoglobin < 8mg/dl (equivalent to a low haematocrit of 24%) Known allergy to HES products Patients with a history of Renal or Cardiac (NYHA class 3 and 4) dysfunction Coagulation disorders Patients with significant blood loss requiring a blood transfusion

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Blood Glucose Level	—

Countries

South Africa

Contacts

Public ContactKarmelle van Rensburg

Anaesthetic Registrar

karmelle.vrensburg@gmail.com082 0456527

Outcome results

None listed

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