U.S., May 13 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07581561) titled 'Predictors of Unilateral Spinal Block Success' on April 09.
Brief Summary: This prospective observational study aims to determine the factors affecting the success of unilateral spinal anesthesia in patients undergoing orthopedic lower extremity surgery. Unilateral spinal anesthesia is preferred to minimize unwanted effects such as hypotension and to provide more stable hemodynamic conditions, especially in vulnerable patient populations.
Unilateral spinal anesthesia is defined as achieving sensory and motor block predominantly on the operated side without significant contralateral spread. However, the factors influencing the succes...