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 type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 15 Years to 55 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 5000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Yale University Academic / other |
| Locations | 35 sites (Little Rock, Arkansas and 34 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 22, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 2028 |
| Registry record updated | June 4, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06030063 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
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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
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Lisa Leffert, MD — Yale Univesrity
- Study coordinator: Lisa Leffert, MD
- Email: lisa.leffert@yale.edu
- Phone: (203)785-4304
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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.