Comparing two ways to give spinal anesthesia
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study compares two techniques for giving spinal anesthesia, which numbs the lower body during surgery. The goal is to see if one method causes fewer headaches after the procedure. If you qualify, you might help improve care for future patients.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You are having a planned (not emergency) surgery for a bone or joint problem or a urinary issue, and you are scheduled to receive spinal anesthesia.
- You are otherwise healthy or have only mild disease (classified as ASA I or II).
- You do not have any condition that prevents spinal anesthesia, such as an infection at the injection site, bleeding problems, or severe dehydration.
- You have no history of daily headaches, migraines, or a headache on the day of surgery.
- You have not had back surgery, have no major spine deformity, and you can communicate clearly.
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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