Effects of combined spinal-epidural anesthesia on heart rhythm during cesarean section
Official title: The Effect of Combined Spinal Epidural Anaesthesia on QTc Interval in Obese and Non-obese Parturients Undergoing Cesarean Section: A Comparative Study
Run by Ataturk University · NCT06018805 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study is testing how a special type of anesthesia used during cesarean sections affects heart rhythm and blood pressure in certain patients.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Ataturk University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Erzurum) |
| Trial ID | NCT06018805 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are pregnant women with a BMI of 30 or higher or between 18.5 and 24.9 who are undergoing a cesarean section.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with contraindications to regional anesthesia, significant comorbidities, or those who do not meet the BMI criteria may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study investigates the impact of combined spinal-epidural anesthesia on the QTc interval in patients undergoing cesarean sections. It aims to assess how this anesthesia technique affects heart rhythm and potential side effects such as hypotension and bradycardia. Participants will include individuals with specific body mass index (BMI) criteria, and the study will monitor cardiovascular responses during the procedure. The goal is to enhance safety and efficacy in pain management for cesarean deliveries.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could improve anesthesia safety and reduce cardiovascular complications during cesarean sections.
How similar studies have gone: While there is existing literature on spinal and epidural anesthesia, this specific combination's effects on QTc interval during cesarean sections is less explored, making this study a novel approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Participants with BMI≥30 and BMI values between 18.5 and 24.9. Exclusion Criteria: * allergic to the drugs used in the study, * who do not accept regional anesthesia, * body mass index did not meet the inclusion criteria in the study, * under 150 cm in height, * who received treatment other than perinatal iron and vitamin drugs, * smoking or drinking alcohol, * with a known fetal anomaly, * with placental disorders such as placenta previa, * with multiple pregnancy * have renal or liver disease, * diagnosed with hypertension or preeclampsia, * uncooperative and previously treated or currently receiving treatment for a psychiatric disorder * Mothers who do not want to participate in the study will not be included in the study.
Where it's running
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Ataturk University
Erzurum, Turkey Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Mehmet Aksoy
- Email: drmaksoy@hotmail.com
- Phone: +905058193526
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.