Lower dose spinal anesthesia for seniors having leg surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares a lower dose of the spinal anesthesia drug bupivacaine to the standard dose in people 65 and older who are having planned leg surgery. The goal is to see if a lower dose works just as well with fewer side effects.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years old or older.
- You are scheduled for a planned (not emergency) leg surgery under spinal anesthesia.
- You are generally healthy or have mild to moderate health conditions (classified as ASA I-III).
- You do not have any condition that makes spinal anesthesia unsafe (like infection at the injection site, bleeding problems, or severe spine issues).
- You are not allergic to bupivacaine.
- You do not have severe heart valve disease, serious irregular heartbeat, uncontrolled high blood pressure, or severe liver or kidney problems.
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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