Clinical trial Recruiting at 34 sites Observational Ages 15 to 55 Women only

Registry for general anesthesia use in cesarean deliveries

Official title: The Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology Research Network General Anesthesia Registry

Run by Yale University · NCT06030063 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study looks at how general anesthesia is used during cesarean deliveries to see what factors affect its use and how it impacts mothers and babies.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages15 Years to 55 Years
SexWomen only
Enrollment5000 (estimated)
SponsorYale University
Academic / other
Locations35 sites (Little Rock, Arkansas and 34 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 22, 2024
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2026
Study endsDecember 2028
Registry record updatedJune 4, 2026
Trial IDNCT06030063 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this registry are pregnant women aged 15-55 who have received general anesthesia for cesarean delivery.

Probably not a fit

Patients who have not undergone general anesthesia for cesarean delivery will not benefit from this registry.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

The SOAP registry is a multicenter, electronic registry aimed at investigating the use of general anesthesia in pregnant patients undergoing cesarean delivery. It collects data from 25-40 participating institutions to analyze factors influencing the choice of anesthesia, airway management, and outcomes. The study focuses on understanding institutional characteristics, maternal predictors, and the incidence of difficult intubation during these procedures. Data will be gathered in a deidentified manner to ensure patient privacy while providing insights into clinical practices.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could enhance understanding of general anesthesia practices in cesarean deliveries, potentially improving maternal and neonatal outcomes.

How similar studies have gone: Other observational studies have successfully utilized registries to improve understanding of anesthesia practices, indicating that this approach has potential for meaningful insights.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

-Pregnant women aged 15-55 who have had a general anesthetic for Cesarean delivery

Where it's running

  • University of Arkansas
    Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of California San Francisco
    San Francisco, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Stanford University
    Stanford, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Colorado Hospital
    Arvada, Colorado, United States
    Recruiting
  • Yale University
    New Haven, Connecticut, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Florida
    Gainesville, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
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  • St Lukes Anesthesia Associates of Boise
    Boise, Idaho, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Chicago Medical Center
    Chicago, Illinois, United States
    Recruiting
  • Indiana University
    Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Iowa
    Iowa City, Iowa, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Kansas Health System
    Kansas City, Kansas, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Maryland School of Medicine
    Baltimore, Maryland, United States
    Recruiting
  • Brigham & Women's Hospital
    Boston, Massachusetts, United States
    Recruiting
  • Boston Medical Center
    Boston, Massachusetts, United States
    Recruiting
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    Boston, Massachusetts, United States
    Recruiting
  • Mayo Clinic
    Rochester, Minnesota, United States
    Recruiting
  • Mercy Hospital St. Louis
    St Louis, Missouri, United States
    Recruiting
  • Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
    Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of New Mexico
    Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
    Recruiting
  • Albany Medical Center
    Albany, New York, United States
    Recruiting
  • Northwell Health
    Manhasset, New York, United States
    Recruiting
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    New York, New York, United States
    Recruiting
  • Renaissance School of Medicine Stony Brook University
    Stony Brook, New York, United States
    Recruiting
  • Duke University Medical Center
    Durham, North Carolina, United States
    Recruiting
  • Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
    Recruiting
  • University o Cincinnati
    Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
    Recruiting
  • Oregon Health & Science University
    Portland, Oregon, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
    Recruiting
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    Charleston, South Carolina, United States
    Recruiting
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Nashville, Tennessee, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Texas-Houston
    Houston, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
    Temple, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Virginia
    Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
    Recruiting
  • Royal Columbian Hospital & University of British Columbia
    New Westminster, Canada
    Recruiting
  • Ohio State University/Wexner Medical Center
    Columbus, Ohio, United States
    Completed

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How to take part

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