General vs spinal anesthesia for leg artery surgery
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study compares two types of anesthesia for surgery to improve blood flow in the legs. It aims to see if one type is better for recovery and safety.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have a condition called critical limb ischemia, which means severe blockage in your leg arteries causing pain or wounds.
- You are scheduled for elective (planned) surgery on your leg arteries.
- Your health status is rated as ASA II, III, or IV by your doctor.
- You are able to give informed consent.
- You do not have any of the conditions that would make spinal anesthesia unsafe, such as certain blood thinners or infections.
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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