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The Effect of Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (N-CPAP) on Arterial pCO2 During Spinal Anesthesia
NCT01622647 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The proposed study intends to investigate several aspects of the respiratory effects of intravenous sedation of patients undergoing spinal anesthesia for knee replacement surgery. The study will include assessment of PaCO2 during the intraoperative period. PaCO2 is expected to be elevated as a result of intravenous sedation and postural factors. Further, the study will investigate how application of Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (N-CPAP) may impact PaCO2.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (NCPAP)
Study Locations (1)
North Carolina
- New Hanover Regional Medical Center — Wilmington
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 40 participants |
| Start Date | 2012-07 |
| Est. Completion | 2013-08 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01622647
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01622647 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 40 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Pediatrix, which has 7 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Knee Replacement Surgery appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (NCPAP) is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT01622647 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include North Carolina. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01622647 about?
NCT01622647 is a clinical study titled "The Effect of Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (N-CPAP) on Arterial pCO2 During Spinal Anesthesia". The proposed study intends to investigate several aspects of the respiratory effects of intravenous sedation of patients undergoing spinal anesthesia for knee replacement surgery. The study will include assessment of PaCO2 during the intraoperative period. PaCO2 is expected to be elevated as a resul...
What is the current status of trial NCT01622647?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 40 participants. The study started on 2012-07. Estimated completion is 2013-08.
What conditions does trial NCT01622647 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Knee Replacement Surgery. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01622647?
The interventions under investigation include: Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (NCPAP) (OTHER). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01622647?
This trial is sponsored by Pediatrix, which has 7 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT01622647 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across North Carolina. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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