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Preoperative Evaluation of IVC Collapsibility Index and Caval Aorta Index After Induction of General Anesthesia
Led by Ain Shams University · Updated on 2026-02-10
36
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
111 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
This study aims to assess the accuracy, repeatability, and reproducibility of preoperative evaluation of Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) collapsibility index and caval aorta index for prediction of hypotension after induction of general anesthesia.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Preoperative Evaluation of IVC Collapsibility Index and Caval Aorta Index After Induction of General Anesthesia
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age from 18 to 40 years.
- Both sexes.
- Body Mass Index < 40 kg/m².
- American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I or II.
- Fasted according to ASA guidelines: 2 hours for clear fluids, 6 hours after light meal, 8 hours after full meal with high calorie or fat content.
- Scheduled for elective craniotomy surgeries before induction of general anesthesia.
You will not qualify if you...
- Current or recent pregnancy within 3 months.
- Pre-existing cardiac disease or hypertension.
- On medications affecting blood pressure such as beta-blockers or calcium channel blockers.
- Refusing to undergo the study.
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Ain Shams University Hospitals
Cairo, Egypt, 11591
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Research Team
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Verina F Zaref, MSc
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
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Allocation
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Primary Purpose
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Number of Arms
1
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