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

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Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center

Jerusalem, Israel, 91120

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