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Spinal Anaesthesia Induced HypotensionPhase 2/3NCT06727201

Role of Ondansetron in Spinal Anaesthesia Induced Hypotension

A Phase 2/3 study testing Ondansetron (Zofran) in people with Spinal Anaesthesia Induced Hypotension, run by Assiut University at 1 site in Egypt.

Not yet recruiting

Opening soon. The study is approved but enrolment has not started yet. Sites may already take enquiries.

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Trial summary

The objective of this study is to determine the effect of ondansetron on the total consumption of norepinephrine infusion needed to prevent spinal anaesthesia induced hypotension in cesarean section. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 19 to 40 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Spinal Anaesthesia Induced Hypotension
What is being tested?
Ondansetron (Zofran)
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
160 participants
Where
1 siteEgypt
Study dates
1 Jan 2025to 1 Feb 2027
Phase
Phase 2/3
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 19 to 40 years
  • Women only
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Age from 19 to 40 years old.
  • Singleton pregnancies with a gestational age of at least 37 weeks.
  • pregnant women are scheduled for elective caesarean delivery.
  • Patients with stable vital signs.
  • Patients with normal laboratory investigations.
  • patients undergoing spinal anaesthesia for caesarean delivery via Pfannenstiel incision with exteriorizaion of the uterus.

Who cannot join

  • Patient's refusal.
  • Age < 19 or > 40 years.
  • Height<150 cm, weight < 60 kg, body mass index (BMI) ≥40 kg/m2.
  • Contraindications to spinal anaesthesia (Coagulopathy, increased intracranial pressure, or local skin infection).
  • Patients with cardiac morbidities.
  • hypertensive disorders of pregnancy as pre-eclampsia.
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  • peripartum bleeding.
  • Patients with respiratory morbidities.
  • Convulsions.
  • Bleeding diathesis.
  • Known allergy to any drugs used in this study.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Waleed T Farouk, Resident contact

+2001150903140

Waleedtarek523@gmail.com

Egypt1 site
  • Assiut university

    Asyut

    Vice president of graduate studies of assiut university, +208822080150, vp_grad@aun.edu.eg

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About this study

Official title: The Effect of Ondansetron on the Total Consumption of Norepinephrine Infusion Used to Prevent Spinal Anaesthesia Induced Hypotention in Cesarean Section.

The objective of this study is to determine the effect of ondansetron on the total consumption of norepinephrine infusion needed to prevent spinal anaesthesia induced hypotension in cesarean section.

Read the detailed description

Ondansetron has been reported to attenuate the incidence of spinal anaesthesia-induced hypotension (SAIH) and norepinephrine requirement during caesarean section.

The mechanism of hypotension following spinal anaesthesia involves the reduction in vascular resistance caused by the sympathetic block and the activation of the Bezold-Jarisch reflex, leading to vasodilation and hypotension. Peripheral serotonin receptors, 5-Hydroxytryptamine3 (5HT3), are required for the activation of the Bezold-Jarisch reflex. In a rabbit model, a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist was reported to suppress bradycardia and hypotension by preventing the Bezold-Jarisch reflex.

Being tested
Ondansetron (Zofran), Saline (NaCl 0,9 %) (placebo)
Keywords
Ondansetron, Spinal anaethesia, Hypotension, Norepinephrine
Medical subject headings
Hypotension

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Ondansetron (Zofran)Drug

    Ondansetron will be given intravenously in a dose of 0.1mg/kg 10 minutes before spinal anaesthesia as single shot.

  • Saline (NaCl 0,9 %) (placebo)Drug

    normal saline infusion will be given intravenously 10 minutes before spinal anaesthesia

Study groups in NCT06727201
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Ondansetron (Zofran)Active comparatorOndansetron will be given intravenously in a dose of 0.1mg/kg 10 minutes before spinal anaesthesia as single shot
Receives: Drug: Ondansetron (Zofran)
Saline placeboPlacebo comparatorNormal saline will be administered by intravenous infusion 10 minutes before spinal anaesthesia
Receives: Drug: Saline (NaCl 0,9 %) (placebo)

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Total consumption of norepinephrine during the whole surgical procedure.

    Comparison between total amount of vassopressor used to maintain normal blood pressure in both groups of study

    Measured: Just after subarachnoid block till the end of surgery

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Incidence of hypotension, hemodynamic data and postoperative complications(nausea,vomiting,hypertension and bradycardia).

    Measured: Just after subarachnoid block till 24 hours postoperative

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted10 Dec 2024
  2. Study start1 Jan 2025 (estimated)
  3. Primary completion1 Dec 2026 (estimated)
  4. Study completion1 Feb 2027 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2/3
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
160 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06727201
Sponsor's protocol ID
Role of ondansetron
Status last verified
Dec 2024
First submitted
28 Nov 2024
Last updated
10 Dec 2024
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No

Publications

  • Sheng ZM, Sun HQ, Mao JQ, Liu J, Liang G, Mei Z. Comparative dose-response study on the infusion of norepinephrine combined with intravenous ondansetron versus placebo for preventing hypotension during spinal anesthesia for cesarean section: a randomised controlled trial. Int J Surg. 2024 Feb 1;110(2):832-838. doi: 10.1097/JS9.0000000000000920.

    PubMed 38000073

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2/3 study testing Ondansetron (Zofran) in people with Spinal Anaesthesia Induced Hypotension, run by Assiut University at 1 site in Egypt.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 11 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 10 Dec 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Egypt. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this combined phase mean?

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Waleed T Farouk, Resident (+2001150903140, Waleedtarek523@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Total consumption of norepinephrine during the whole surgical procedure. (time frame: Just after subarachnoid block till the end of surgery). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06727201, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 10 Dec 2024.

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