Sensory Block Onset: Epidural vs Dural Puncture Epidural in Cesarean Section

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Conditions studied: Cesarean Section

In brief

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the onset of sensory block between epidural anesthesia and dural puncture epidural (DPE) in patients undergoing elective cesarean delivery. The study also aims to evaluate hemodynamic stability and procedure-related side effects associated with both techniques. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. What is the difference in the onset of sensory block between epidural anesthesia and dural puncture epidural (DPE) in patients undergoing cesarean section? 2. Are there differences in hemodynamic stability between epidural anesthesia and DPE during surgery? 3. What procedure-related side effects occur with each anesthetic technique? Researchers will compare epidural anesthesia with dural puncture epidural (DPE) to determine which technique achieves a faster and more effective sensory block while maintaining maternal hemodynamic stability. Participants will: 1. Be randomly assigned to receive either epidural anesthesia or DPE anesthesia 2. Undergo elective cesarean delivery under regional anesthesia 3. Have sensory block onset, hemodynamic parameters, and adverse events monitored and recorded intraoperatively

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07349082

Run by

Gadjah Mada University

People needed

72

Starts

2026-01-05

Expected to finish

2026-05-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-01-16

Who can join

Age: any. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Pregnant women scheduled to undergo cesarean delivery
• American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status II-III
• Willing to participate in the study by providing written informed consent

You may not qualify if…

• Patients with absolute contraindications to neuraxial anesthesia
• Patients with known allergy or history of allergy to medications used in the study
• Patients with psychiatric disorders or who are uncooperative
• Patients with accidental dural puncture
• Dropout Criteria:
• Patients who require conversion to general anesthesia during the procedure
• Patients who experience major intraoperative complications (massive hemorrhage, shock, or cardiac arrest)

Where it is running

• Dr. Sardjito General Hospital — Sleman, DI Yogyakarta, Indonesia
• Persahabatan General Hospital — Jakarta, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia

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