Effect of Sedation After Ultrasound-Guided Spinal Anesthesia on Back Pain

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Conditions studied: Pain Management, Postoperative Acute Pain, Chronic Back Pain

In brief

This study will evaluate whether giving sedation before spinal anesthesia, when performed with ultrasound guidance, reduces the risk of developing back pain after surgery. Spinal anesthesia is commonly used but may cause discomfort or persistent back pain in some patients. By comparing standard techniques, ultrasound guidance, and sedation, we aim to find safer and more comfortable approaches for patients undergoing non-obstetric surgery.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07198412

Run by

Benha University

People needed

180

Starts

2025-10-01

Expected to finish

2026-05-10

Last updated by the study team

2025-11-17

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Adults aged 18-65 years ASA physical status I-II Body Mass Index (BMI) ≤ 35 kg/m² Scheduled for elective non-obstetric lower abdominal or lower limb surgery under spinal anesthesia Able to provide written informed consent

You may not qualify if…

• Contraindications to spinal anesthesia (e.g., coagulopathy, local infection at puncture site) Pre-existing chronic low back pain Chronic opioid use Known allergy or contraindication to study medications (bupivacaine, lidocaine, midazolam) Psychiatric or neurological disorders affecting pain perception or reporting Severe spinal deformities or history of previous spinal surgery Inability to comply with follow-up assessments

Where it is running

• Benha University Hospital — Banhā, Qalyubia Governorate, Egypt (enrolling)

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