NCT07049705

Factors Influencing Bradycardia During Spinal Anesthesia in Obstetric Patients Undergoing Cesarean Section

• Status: Active Not Recruiting
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 289 (actual)
• Sponsor: Superior University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 40 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The study titled "Factors Influencing Bradycardia During Spinal Anaesthesia in Obstetric Patients Undergoing Caesarean Section"" aims to investigate the causes and patterns of bradycardia in pregnant women receiving spinal anesthesia during cesarean deliveries. Bradycardia, defined as a heart rate below 60 beats per minute, is a known complication of spinal anesthesia, often resulting from sympathetic blockade and unopposed parasympathetic activity. This condition may lead to hypotension, decreased cardiac output, and compromised fetal oxygenation.

Detailed description

The research seeks to enhance the understanding of both patient-specific and procedural risk factors, contributing to improved clinical management, safer anesthesia practices, and better maternal-fetal outcomes. Ethical approval and informed consent protocols are included to ensure participant safety and data confidentiality.

Conditions

• Cesarean Section Complications

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-03-17
• Primary completion: 2025-09-01
• Completion: 2026-02-28
• First posted: 2025-07-03
• Last updated: 2025-07-03

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan