Status:
COMPLETED
The Effects of High Spinal Anesthesia on Heart Function, Stress Response and Pain Control in Aortic Valve Surgery
Lead Sponsor:
University of Manitoba
Collaborating Sponsors:
St. Boniface Hospital
Health Sciences Centre Foundation, Manitoba
Conditions:
Aortic Stenosis
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study is looking at the effects of high spinal anesthesia (also known as total spinal anesthesia) combined with general anesthesia versus general anesthesia alone on the following: Stress respon...
Detailed Description
It is hypothesized that high spinal anesthesia combined with general anesthesia decreases the intraoperative stress and inflammatory response and improve post-operative pain control and respiratory fu...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Undergoing surgery for aortic valve replacement due to aortic stenosis with or without CABG.
Exclusion
- INR \> 1.4, PTT \> 40 seconds
- platelet count \< 80, 000 per microlitre
- local infection or deformity at the site of administration of the spinal anesthetic
- raised intracranial pressure or evolving neurological deficit at the time of surgery
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2007
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
14 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00348920
Start Date
February 1 2007
End Date
July 1 2013
Last Update
July 24 2013
Active Locations (1)
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St. Boniface General Hospital
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R2H 2A6