Effect of Prilocaine vs Bupivacaine on Hemodynamics in Spinal Anesthesia for Geriatric Patients

Last updated: July 21, 2024
Sponsor: Cairo University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

3

Condition

Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension)

Treatment

Prilocaine

Bupivacaine

Clinical Study ID

NCT06165679
N-439-2023
  • Ages > 65
  • All Genders

Study Summary

Data comparing prilocaine vs bupivacaine in equipotent doses in the elderly are lacking; therefore, the study will compare the effect of prilocaine vs bupivacaine on hemodynamics in spinal anesthesia for geriatric patients undergoing endoscopic urological surgeries

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients aged 65 years old and above.

  • Both genders.

  • Patients scheduled to undergo endoscopic urological surgeries.

  • ASA I and II class.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patient refusal.

  • Known local anesthetic (LA) allergy.

  • Bleeding disorders.

  • Skin lesions or infections at site of needle insertion.

  • Hypertensive patients.

  • Patients candidate for transurethral resection of the prostate

  • ASA III and VI class

Study Design

Total Participants: 112
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Prilocaine
Phase: 3
Study Start date:
December 20, 2023
Estimated Completion Date:
August 15, 2024

Connect with a study center

  • Kasr Alaini hospital

    Cairo,
    Egypt

    Active - Recruiting

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