Lower Extremity Elevation to Minimize Hemodynamic Instability During Induction of General Anesthesia

Last updated: February 22, 2026
Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

N/A

Condition

Dizzy/fainting Spells

Circulation Disorders

Vascular Diseases

Treatment

Group 1: LEE

Clinical Study ID

NCT06513169
HSC-MS-22-0145
  • Ages 18-70
  • All Genders

Study Summary

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

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)3 or lower

  • Patients requiring general anesthesia

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Allergic reaction to drugs commonly used for general anesthesia including fentanyl,midazolam, propofol, ephedrine and phenylephrine

  • Pregnant women

  • Requiring rapid sequence induction

  • Prisoners

  • Patient refusal

  • Emergency Surgery

Study Design

Total Participants: 200
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: Group 1: LEE
Phase:
Study Start date:
August 12, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
June 27, 2025

Connect with a study center

  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

    Houston, Texas 77030
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

    Houston 4699066, Texas 4736286 77030
    United States

    Site Not Available

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