Comparing two drugs to prevent low blood pressure during spinal anesthesia
Treatments studied
Part of Heart & circulation, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests if giving hydrocortisone (a type of steroid) or ondansetron (an anti-nausea drug) before spinal anesthesia can better prevent low blood pressure during surgery for your belly or lower leg.
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Who can take part
- You are generally healthy or have a well-controlled health condition.
- You are 21 years old or older.
- You are having surgery on your belly area or your lower limb (leg).
- You do not have any bleeding or blood clotting problems.
- You are not allergic to hydrocortisone or ondansetron (the study drugs).
- You do not have diabetes.
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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