Spinal anesthesia methods for people with obesity
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial compares three ways of giving spinal anesthesia (numbing medicine in the back) for people with obesity undergoing leg or foot surgery. It tests whether using ultrasound helps make the procedure safer or more effective than the standard method.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are having orthopedic surgery on your leg or foot.
- Your health is classified as ASA I, II, or III (a routine measure before surgery).
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 30 or higher.
- You do not have severe heart disease, an allergy to numbing medicines, or conditions making spinal anesthesia risky.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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