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Extra Sitting Time After Spinal Anesthesia for Cesarean Section and Fetal Well-being

Not Applicable
Withdrawn
Conditions
Complications; Cesarean Section
Hypotension
Interventions
Other: Various sitting time
Registration Number
NCT02893696
Lead Sponsor
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Brief Summary

After injection of the spinal anesthetic drug, women will be allowed to lie down immediately (0-30 sec) or after three minutes (180 sec) of sitting. The incidence of maternal hypotension and fetal umbilical cord blood pH will be recorded.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
WITHDRAWN
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
Not specified
Inclusion Criteria
  • Women with elective cesarean delivery at 39-42 wks gestation.
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Women who shorter than 5'0" in height, those with primary or pregnancy-induced hypertension, macrosomia, multiple gestation will be excluded.
  • Women with known risks of bleeding or potential hysterectomy such as those with placenta previa or accrete will also be excluded.
  • If the epidural catheter cannot be placed within the specific time frame after the spinal injection, the case will be excluded.
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Immediately Supine PositionVarious sitting timeWomen placed in supine position within 30 seconds after spinal injection of local anesthetic drug.
Delayed Supine PositionVarious sitting timeWomen placed in supine position after three minutes of seating after spinal injection of local anesthetic drug.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Incidence of fetal umbilical artery pH below 7.20At fetal delivery
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Incidence of maternal hypotensionDuring cesarean surgery

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

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Dallas, Texas, United States

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