The Relationship of Abdominal Circumference and Trunk Length With the Level of Spinal Anesthesia in Obstetric Patients
December 14, 2009 updated by: National Taiwan University Hospital
The body shape might have influence on the spinal level.
In this research we plan to investigate the relationship of abdominal circumference, trunk length and the level of spinal anesthesia in obstetric patients during Cesarean section.
Study Overview
Status
Completed
Conditions
Intervention / Treatment
Detailed Description
The level of spinal anesthesia in obstetric patients had been investigated in several studies.
Increased cephalad spread of local anesthetics had been demonstrated with increased intra-abdominal pressure, changes in anteroposterior spinal curves and lumbar lordosis.
Theoretically the body shape might have contribution to the above factors and might have influence on the spinal level.
In this research we plan to investigate the relationship of abdominal circumference, trunk length and the level of spinal anesthesia in obstetric patients during Cesarean section.
Only those C/S patients indicated and scheduled for spinal anesthesia will be observed.
The spinal anesthesia will be performed as routine practice.
This study will not change the clinical plan in any aspect.
We will only passively record the abdominal circumference, trunk length and the level of spinal anesthesia and calculate the correlation between them.
Study Type
Observational
Enrollment (Anticipated)
30
Contacts and Locations
This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.
Study Locations
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Taipei, Taiwan
- National Taiwan University Hospital
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Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
18 years to 45 years (ADULT)
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Genders Eligible for Study
Female
Sampling Method
Non-Probability Sample
Study Population
Obstetric patients for C/S
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Obstetric patients for C/S
Exclusion Criteria:
- With major systemic diseases
Study Plan
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.
How is the study designed?
Design Details
Cohorts and Interventions
Group / Cohort |
Intervention / Treatment |
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spinal anesthesia with bupivacaine
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Collaborators and Investigators
This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Hui-Hsun Huang, Department of Anesthesiology, National Taiwan University Hospital
Study record dates
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Study Major Dates
Study Start
July 1, 2008
Primary Completion (ACTUAL)
October 1, 2009
Study Completion (ACTUAL)
October 1, 2009
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
September 1, 2008
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
September 5, 2008
First Posted (ESTIMATE)
September 8, 2008
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (ESTIMATE)
December 15, 2009
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
December 14, 2009
Last Verified
December 1, 2009
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Other Study ID Numbers
- 200805027R
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