A Study Comparing Two Spinal Techniques for for Cesarean Delivery Anesthesia

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Conditions studied: Hypotension, Headache

In brief

The purpose of this study is to compare single shot versus sequential bolus spinal technique via a catheter in patients undergoing Cesarean Section. We aim to determine which technique results in less blood pressure reduction and subsequent vasopressor use. Other study endpoints include the incidence of maternal post dural puncture headaches and nausea and vomiting. In addition blood and CSF will be collected to see if biochemical mediators are related to wound hyperalgesia and healing.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00990574

Run by

Stanford University

People needed

0

Starts

2009-10-01

Expected to finish

2015-04-01

Last updated by the study team

2015-10-08

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 45. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Class I, II patients
• 18-45 year of age
• Uncomplicated singleton, term pregnancy
• Scheduled for Cesarean section

You may not qualify if…

• ASA class 3 and above
• Morbid obesity (BMI>40 kg/m2)
• Postpartum tubal ligation after cesarean
• Hypersensitivity and/or prior reaction to opioids
• Ineffective spinal
• Conversion to general anesthesia
• Multiple gestation pregnancy
• Emergency C-section
• Contraindication to regional anesthesia
• History of chronic opioid use

Where it is running

• Stanford University School of Medicine — Stanford, California, United States

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