General vs. spinal anesthesia for leg artery surgery
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study compares general anesthesia (being completely asleep) versus regional/spinal anesthesia (numbing only from the waist down) during leg artery surgery. It aims to find which method is safer and works better for people with severe blockages.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You have been diagnosed with critical limb ischemia (severe blockage in leg arteries)
- Your surgery is planned ahead of time (not an emergency)
- You do not have severe obesity (BMI over 40)
- You are able to have spinal anesthesia (no infections or bleeding risks at the injection site)
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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