NCT02928601

Brief Summary

This study evaluates the effect of prophylactic ondansetron on the incidence of spinal hypotension and vasopressor consumption in caesarean section patients using norepinephrine treatment. Half of participants receive ondansetron before spinal anesthesia while the other half receive saline.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
108

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for phase_4

Timeline
Completed

Started Nov 2016

Shorter than P25 for phase_4

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

October 6, 2016

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

October 10, 2016

Completed
22 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 1, 2016

Completed
9 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

August 1, 2017

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

August 1, 2017

Completed
Last Updated

August 22, 2017

Status Verified

August 1, 2017

Enrollment Period

9 months

First QC Date

October 6, 2016

Last Update Submit

August 21, 2017

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Norepinephrine consumption

    Whenever systolic arteriel pressure falls below 100 mmHg or below 20% of the preoperative baseline value in both groups norepinephrine (5 µg) will be administered intravenously and total consumption will be recorded.

    During the cesarean operation

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Bradicardia

    During the cesarean operation

Study Arms (2)

Ondansetron

EXPERIMENTAL
Drug: Ondansetron

Saline

ACTIVE COMPARATOR
Drug: Saline

Interventions

After spinal anesthesia, half of the patients will be given intravenous 8 mg ondansetron.

Ondansetron
SalineDRUG

After spinal anesthesia, half of the patients will be given intravenous 2 mlt saline.

Saline

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 40 Years
Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • ASA physical status I-II patients
  • Between the ages of 18 and 40 years
  • Scheduled for elective caesarean section with spinal anesthesia

You may not qualify if:

  • History of hypertension
  • History of severe hepato-renal disease,
  • sensitivity or contraindication to ondansetron,
  • Drug or alcohol abuse
  • Contraindication to regional anesthesia.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Çukurova University

Adana, 01330, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (2)

  • Gao L, Zheng G, Han J, Wang Y, Zheng J. Effects of prophylactic ondansetron on spinal anesthesia-induced hypotension: a meta-analysis. Int J Obstet Anesth. 2015 Nov;24(4):335-43. doi: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2015.08.012. Epub 2015 Aug 22.

  • Wang Q, Zhuo L, Shen MK, Yu YY, Yu JJ, Wang M. Ondansetron preloading with crystalloid infusion reduces maternal hypotension during cesarean delivery. Am J Perinatol. 2014 Nov;31(10):913-22. doi: 10.1055/s-0033-1364189. Epub 2014 Feb 10.

MeSH Terms

Interventions

OndansetronSodium Chloride

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

ImidazolesAzolesHeterocyclic Compounds, 1-RingHeterocyclic CompoundsCarbazolesIndolesHeterocyclic Compounds, 2-RingHeterocyclic Compounds, Fused-RingHeterocyclic Compounds, 3-RingChloridesHydrochloric AcidChlorine CompoundsInorganic ChemicalsSodium Compounds

Study Officials

  • Hakkı Ünlügenç, Professor

    Cukurova University

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 4
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Specialist doctor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

October 6, 2016

First Posted

October 10, 2016

Study Start

November 1, 2016

Primary Completion

August 1, 2017

Study Completion

August 1, 2017

Last Updated

August 22, 2017

Record last verified: 2017-08

Locations