Comparing local anesthetic volumes for spinal anesthesia in varicose vein surgery

Different Local Anesthetic Volumes for Unilateral Spinal Anesthesia in Varicose Vein Surgery

Not applicable Interventional Ankara Etlik City Hospital · NCT06527430

This study tests whether using different amounts of a local anesthetic can help people having varicose vein surgery feel comfortable and recover faster.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment80 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
SponsorAnkara Etlik City Hospital Government
Locations1 site (Yenimahalle, Ankara)
Trial IDNCT06527430 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effects of different volumes of local anesthetic, specifically bupivacaine, on the anesthesia levels and discharge times of patients undergoing spinal anesthesia for varicose vein surgery. By administering either 4 mg or 6 mg of bupivacaine, the study aims to determine the optimal volume that provides effective anesthesia while minimizing recovery time. The research focuses on patients aged 18-80 with specific health criteria to ensure safety and efficacy during the procedure.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients aged 18-80 years with an ASA score of I-II and a BMI between 18-30 kg/m2 who are scheduled for spinal anesthesia for varicose vein surgery.

Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 18-80, those with higher ASA scores, or individuals with specific health conditions such as bleeding disorders or infections in the treatment area may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved discharge times and recovery experiences for patients undergoing varicose vein surgery.

How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of varying local anesthetic volumes in spinal anesthesia for varicose vein surgery may be novel, similar studies have shown that optimizing anesthetic techniques can improve patient outcomes.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients aged 18-80 years
* American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score I-II
* Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18-30 kg/m2
* Patients who underwent spinal anesthesia (bupivacaine 4 mg or 6 mg) for varicose vein surgery in the operating theatre

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients under 18 and over 80 years of age
* ASA score III and above
* Patients with a history of bleeding diathesis
* Patients with infection in the area to be treated
* BMI below 18 or above 30 kg/m2

Where this trial is running

Yenimahalle, Ankara

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Discharge TimeAmbulatory SurgerySpinal Anesthesialocal anesthetic volumevaricose vein surgeryambulatory surgeryspinal anesthesia
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.