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The Effect of Gabapentin on Spinal Anesthesia Duration

Launched by AIN SHAMS UNIVERSITY · Dec 12, 2022

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Trial Information

Current as of February 05, 2025

Completed

Keywords

Gabapentin, Spinal, Anesthesia, Visual Analogue Scale

ClinConnect Summary

A prospective double blinded randomized trial to study the effect of gabapentin on the duration of spinal anesthesia. The participants will be divided into 2 groups. Group A will receive 900 mg of gabapentin before surgery in 2 divided doses; 300 mg 10 hours prior to surgery and 600 mg 2 hours before surgery, while group B will receive 2 placebo tablets at the same time.

The patient will be seated and after sterilization of his back with povidone iodine, a midline intrathecal injection of the 3ml of hyperbaric bupivacaine 0.5% at L 3/4 - L4/5 will be done via a 25G needle. Neural block wil...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • • American Society of Anesthesiologists class I, and II
  • • Age 20 - 60 years
  • • Weight between 60 and 80 kilograms
  • • Height between 160 and 180 centimetres
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • • Participants with contraindications to spinal anesthesia.
  • • Participant refusal
  • • Extreme short or tall statures
  • • Body mass index above 40

Trial Officials

Ain Shams

Principal Investigator

University Hospital

About Ain Shams University

Ain Shams University, established in Cairo, Egypt, is a prestigious higher education institution renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and research innovation. As a clinical trial sponsor, the university leverages its extensive resources and expertise in various medical and scientific disciplines to advance healthcare through rigorous research initiatives. With a focus on ethical practices and adherence to regulatory standards, Ain Shams University aims to contribute to the development of new therapies and improve patient outcomes, fostering collaboration among researchers, healthcare professionals, and industry partners in the pursuit of medical advancements.

Locations

Cairo, , Egypt

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Timeline

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