Lower Body Elevation for Low Blood Pressure

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byRanganathan Govindaraj, MD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Recruiting

Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?The purpose of this study is to determine if lower extremity elevation (LEE) will reduce the incidence of postinduction hypotension, to compare the utilization of vasoactive medications after induction in patients with LEE and patients without LEE and to determine if LEE will increase measured cardiac output

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for patients with a moderate or lower risk during anesthesia (ASA 3 or below) who need general anesthesia but aren't pregnant, allergic to common anesthetic drugs, requiring emergency surgery, rapid induction, or are prisoners.

Inclusion Criteria

My health is stable enough for surgery.

I need general anesthesia for my treatment.

Exclusion Criteria

I am allergic to common anesthesia drugs like fentanyl and propofol.

Pregnant women

I need a fast-acting anesthesia for my procedure.

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Participant Groups

The study tests if raising the legs (LEE) can prevent low blood pressure after starting general anesthesia. It compares how often vasoactive drugs are used and checks if LEE affects cardiac output in patients with and without leg elevation.

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Group 1: LEEExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Group II: Group 2: no LEEActive Control1 Intervention