Anesthesia types for urethral surgery
Part of Injuries & trauma, Kidney & urinary, Pain clinical trials.
This trial compares general anesthesia versus spinal anesthesia with local numbing medicine for penis skin graft surgery. It aims to see which method works better for pain control and recovery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a male age 21 or older.
- You are in good physical health (ASA I or II).
- You are scheduled to have urethroplasty surgery.
- You do not take daily pain medicines or have a history of drug abuse.
- You can describe your pain after surgery.
- You are not allergic to numbing medicines or opioids, and you have no infection where the needle would go.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This trial compares two types of anesthesia—spinal (numbing from the waist down) and general (fully asleep)—for a kidney stone surgery done while lying on your back. The goal is to see if one method is safer or more comfortable for the patient.
This study compares two types of spinal anesthesia (numbing medicine injected near the spine) to see which one works better for patients having TURP, a common prostate surgery. You might benefit from joining because it could help improve your recovery and comfort during the procedure.
This study looks at how your position during spinal anesthesia (numbing from the waist down) affects the dose of the numbing medicine (bupivacaine) needed and your blood pressure stability. It may help make anesthesia safer and more comfortable for you.
This study compares two types of anesthesia—spinal (numbing the lower body) versus general (putting you to sleep)—for men having prostate surgery to treat benign enlargement. The goal is to see which approach works better and is safer for this procedure.
This study looks at whether adding certain pain relief methods (like epidurals or nerve blocks) helps you recover faster after urologic surgery. You'll be placed into one of several groups to compare different pain management approaches.
This study compares two medications given during surgery to see which one better manages pain after urethral reconstruction. It aims to improve recovery and comfort after the procedure.
Hear when a new General Anesthesia trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.