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Segmental Thoracic vs Lumbar Spinal: Recovery After Elective Cesarean

2. november 2026 oppdatert av: Nezir Yılmaz, Adiyaman University Research Hospital

Effect of Thoracic Segmental Spinal Anesthesia Versus Conventional Lumbar Spinal Anesthesia on Early Mobilization and Obstetric Quality of Recovery in Elective Cesarean Delivery: A Randomized Controlled Trial

This randomized controlled trial compares thoracic segmental spinal anesthesia (T10-11) with conventional lumbar spinal anesthesia (L4-5) in patients undergoing elective cesarean section. The primary outcome is postoperative quality of recovery assessed with the ObsQoR-11 score. Secondary outcomes include block characteristics (onset time, number of blocked dermatomes, presence of sacral sparing, and postoperative motor block assessed with the Bromage scale), hemodynamic parameters, vasopressor and anticholinergic requirements, perioperative complications, and time to first mobilization.

Studieoversikt

Detaljert beskrivelse

Cesarean delivery is most commonly performed under lumbar spinal anesthesia. Thoracic segmental spinal anesthesia, performed at a higher interspace, may produce a more segmental block with less lower-limb motor involvement. Evidence in obstetric patients is limited. This trial will test whether the level of spinal injection, with agent, dose, and volume held constant, affects postoperative recovery after elective cesarean delivery.

Prospective, single-center, two-arm, parallel-group randomized controlled trial, 1:1 allocation. (Computer-generated block randomization) Patients and outcome assessors will be masked to allocation; the anesthesiologist performing the block cannot be masked.

All patients will receive isobaric bupivacaine 0.5% 1.5 mL (7.5 mg) with fentanyl 25 mcg (0.5 mL), total volume 2 mL, identical in both arms. Lumbar arm: L4-5 interspace. Thoracic arm: T10-11 interspace. The level will be identified by landmark technique with the patient in the sitting position, using a 26 G pencil-point spinal needle.

Spinal success will be tested by sensory and motor examination. Sensory block (onset, blocked dermatomes, sacral sparing) will be tested with pinprick, and motor block with the modified Bromage scale. Surgery will start when the block reaches T5. In case of a patchy block or inadequate sensory level, conversion to general anesthesia is planned.

Patients will be monitored with standard ASA monitoring. Hypotension will be defined as mean arterial pressure below 60 mmHg or a decrease of more than 20% from baseline, and will be treated with ephedrine 5 mg IV boluses. Bradycardia will be defined as a heart rate below 50 beats/min and will be treated with atropine 0.5 mg IV. Fluid replacement, antiemetic prophylaxis, postoperative analgesia, and the mobilization protocol will be identical in both arms.

Studietype

Intervensjonell

Registrering (Antatt)

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Deltakelseskriterier

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Kvalifikasjonskriterier

Alder som er kvalifisert for studier

18 år til 45 år (Voksen)

Tar imot friske frivillige

Nei

Kjønn som er kvalifisert for studier

Hunn

Beskrivelse

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnant women scheduled for elective cesarean section
  • ASA II-III
  • Age 18-45 years

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Contraindications to spinal anesthesia
  • Coagulopathy or anticoagulant use
  • Infection at puncture site
  • Severe cardiac disease
  • Patient refusal

Studieplan

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Hvordan er studiet utformet?

Designdetaljer

  • Primært formål: Behandling
  • Tildeling: Randomisert
  • Intervensjonsmodell: Parallell tildeling
  • Masking: Enkelt

Våpen og intervensjoner

Deltakergruppe / Arm
Intervensjon / Behandling
Eksperimentell: Thoracic segmental spinal anesthesia

Participants allocated to this arm will receive spinal anesthesia at the T10-11 interspace for elective cesarean delivery. After injection, onset time of the block, the number of blocked dermatomes, and the presence or absence of sacral sparing will be recorded, and motor block will be assessed with the modified Bromage scale at predefined intervals during the first 24 postoperative hours . All procedures will be performed by experienced anesthesiologists under standard monitoring. Fluid co-loading, hypotension and bradycardia thresholds with the corresponding vasopressor and atropine

Spinal anesthesia will be performed at the thoracic interspace (T10-11)

Aktiv komparator: Lumbar Spinal Anesthesia

Lumbar Spinal Anesthesia Participants in this group will receive conventional spinal anesthesia performed at the lumbar interspace Procedure/Surgery: Lumbar Spinal Anesthesia- (L4-5). The goal is to achieve a standard sensory block level adequate for cesarean delivery. All procedures will be performed by experienced anesthesiologists under standardized conditions. Intraoperative management, including hemodynamic support and fluid administration, will follow the same institutional protocol as in the thoracic group.

Participants in this group will receive conventional spinal anesthesia performed at the lumbar interspace ( L4-5)

Hva måler studien?

Primære resultatmål

Resultatmål
Tiltaksbeskrivelse
Tidsramme
Obstetric Quality of Recovery-11 score
Tidsramme: at Postoperative 24th hours

Quality of recovery was assessed using the Obstetric Quality of Recovery-11 (ObsQoR-11) questionnaire. Each item is scored from 0 to 10, yielding a total score ranging from 0 to 110, where 110 indicates the best possible recovery and 0 indicates the worst.

at Postoperative 24th hours

Sekundære resultatmål

Resultatmål
Tiltaksbeskrivelse
Tidsramme
Mean arterial pressure
Tidsramme: 0, 5, 15, 30, 45 minutes intraoperatively

Mean arterial pressure (MAP), defined as the time-weighted average arterial pressure over a single cardiac cycle, was calculated using the standard formula: MAP = [(2 × diastolic blood pressure) + systolic blood pressure] / 3. Continuous or intermittent MAP measurements were used to assess hemodynamic stability and adequacy of organ perfusion throughout the perioperative period. Intraoperative hypotension was predefined as a MAP <6o mmHg.

0, 5, 15, 30, 45 minutes intraoperatively
Heart rate
Tidsramme: 0. - 5. - 15. - 30. - 45. minutes intraoperatively

Heart rate (HR), expressed as beats per minute (bpm), was continuously monitored using standard electrocardiography. HR was used as an indicator of autonomic and hemodynamic response throughout the perioperative period. Tachycardia was predefined as HR >100 bpm and bradycardia as HR <50 bpm.

0. - 5. - 15. - 30. - 45. minutes intraoperatively
Onset time of sensory block
Tidsramme: Within 15 minutes after completion of intrathecal injection

Time from completion of intrathecal injection to loss of sensation to pinprick at the [ T4] dermatome, assessed every 1 minute until the level is reached.

Within 15 minutes after completion of intrathecal injection
Number of blocked dermatomes
Tidsramme: 15 minutes after completion of intrathecal injection.

Highest and lowest blocked dermatome levels assessed by pinprick testing, and the total number of blocked dermatomes calculated from them.

15 minutes after completion of intrathecal injection.
Motor block (modified Bromage scale)
Tidsramme: 1, 2, 4, 6, 12 and 24 hours after surgery

Motor block will be assessed with the modified Bromage scale (0 = able to raise the extended leg; 1 = unable to raise the extended leg but able to flex the knee; 2 = unable to flex the knee but able to move the foot; 3 = unable to move the leg or foot).

1, 2, 4, 6, 12 and 24 hours after surgery
VAS scores
Tidsramme: 1, 2, 4, 6, 12 and 24 hours after surgery

Numeric rating scale (0-10) pain scores at rest and on movement. 0 refer no pain and 10 refer the worst pain

1, 2, 4, 6, 12 and 24 hours after surgery

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Studer hoveddatoer

Studiestart (Antatt)

5. november 2026

Primær fullføring (Antatt)

30. desember 2026

Studiet fullført (Antatt)

31. desember 2026

Datoer for studieregistrering

Først innsendt

21. oktober 2026

Først innsendt som oppfylte QC-kriteriene

2. november 2026

Først lagt ut (Faktiske)

4. november 2026

Oppdateringer av studieposter

Sist oppdatering lagt ut (Faktiske)

4. november 2026

Siste oppdatering sendt inn som oppfylte QC-kriteriene

2. november 2026

Sist bekreftet

1. oktober 2026

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