Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 1 Day to 3 Months

Evaluating spinal anesthesia for infants under 3 months

Official title: Efficacy, Safety and Limitations of Spinal Block When Used for All Infants Under 3 Months of Age Scheduled for Lower Abdominal Surgery

Run by Ain Shams University · NCT06871995 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if spinal anesthesia is a safe and effective option for infants under 3 months who need lower abdominal surgery, to reduce the risks of using general anesthesia.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages1 Day to 3 Months
SexAll
Enrollment90 (estimated)
SponsorAin Shams University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Cairo)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 2025
Main results expectedJune 2025
Study endsMarch 2026
Registry record updatedMarch 12, 2025
Trial IDNCT06871995 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are infants under 3 months old who are scheduled for elective lower abdominal surgeries and are in good physical health.

Probably not a fit

Patients with coagulopathy, those on anticoagulant therapy, or those with infections at the injection site 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 assesses the efficacy, safety, and limitations of spinal anesthesia in infants under 3 months undergoing lower abdominal surgeries at Ain Shams University Hospitals. It involves careful preoperative evaluations, including clinical examinations and laboratory tests, to determine eligibility for spinal anesthesia. The study aims to minimize the risks associated with general anesthesia by using spinal block techniques tailored for this vulnerable age group. Monitoring and supportive measures will be implemented throughout the procedure to ensure patient safety.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a safer anesthesia option for infants, reducing the risks associated with general anesthesia.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have indicated that spinal anesthesia can be a viable alternative to general anesthesia in pediatric populations, suggesting potential success for this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria

* Age under 3 months.
* Physical status: American Society of Anesthesiologists I - II.
* Elective lower abdominal surgeries such as: hernia, hydrocele, undescended testis

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patient's parents or legal guardian refusing to do this specific procedure.
* Coagulopathy, use of anti-coagulant or antiplatelet therapy.
* Infection at the site of injection.

Where it's running

  • Faculty of Medicine Ain Shams University
    Cairo, Egypt
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.