Status:
COMPLETED
Study of Different Concentrations of Epidural Bupivacaine for the Effects on Vasodilatation and Sensory Block
Lead Sponsor:
Hadassah Medical Organization
Conditions:
Intraoperative Complications
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-70 years
Phase:
PHASE3
Brief Summary
This study aims to compare human subjects receiving epidural bupivacaine local anesthetic at different doses and concentrations and to assess the effect on vasodilatation (sympathectomy), sensory and ...
Detailed Description
There is controversy regarding the factors that determine the extent and intensity of epidural drug action. Most studies have focused on the inter-related triad of dose, concentration and volume. We ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients scheduled for extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) under epidural anesthesia between March to September 1999
Exclusion
- graded as ASA 3 or higher, below 18 or above 70 years of age, if they had peripheral vascular disease, baseline neurological deficit, or had any other contraindication for regional anesthesia.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 1999
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
September 1 1999
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00197353
Start Date
March 1 1999
End Date
September 1 1999
Last Update
March 6 2009
Active Locations (1)
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Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center
Jerusalem, Israel, 91120