Clinical trials: C Section
Anesthesia, Spinal, Cesarean Section
Ultrasonography Versus Palpation for Spinal Anesthesia in Obese Parturients Undergoing Cesarean Delivery
The study will compare between preprocedural ultrasonography and the conventional palpation technique for spinal anesthesia in obese parturients undergoing elective cesarean delivery
- Conditions
- Anesthesia, Spinal, Cesarean Section, Spinal Ultrasound
- Trial name
- NCT03792191
- Testing
- Lumbar Spinal Ultrasonography, Conventional Landmark Palpation, Spinal Anesthesia
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 280 people
- Sponsor
- Mansoura University
Other Chronic Postoperative Pain
High Pain Intervention in Cesarean Sections
In previous studies the investigators have seen that the severity of pain one day after cesarean delivery can predict the presence of pain and depression 2 months later.
- Trial name
- NCT01298778
- Testing
- Duramorph 150, Acetaminophen, Duramorph 300
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 69 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Cervical Ripening, Induction of Labor
Pharmacokinetic (PK) Study of the 200 Microgram (mcg) Misoprostol Vaginal Insert (MVI 200) in Women at Term Gestation (The MVI-PK Study)
The purpose of this study is to determine the pharmacokinetics (PK) of misoprostol acid for the MVI 200 in women requiring cervical ripening and induction of labor.
- Trial name
- NCT01283022
- Testing
- MVI 200
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Ferring Pharmaceuticals
Prolonged Second Stage of Labor
Trial of IV NTG for CD After Second Stage Arrest for the Prevention of Uterine Extension
Randomized controlled clinical trial of IV nitroglycerin at cesarean delivery for second stage arrest of descent to prevent or uterine extension at the hysterectomy site.
- Trial name
- NITRO (NCT02265965)
- Testing
- intravenous nitroglycerin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Post-Cesarean Pain, Cesarean Section Complications
Postoperative Dexamethasone on Post-Cesarean Pain
Investigating if giving post-operative dexamethasone to patients with a history of opioid use disorder on medication assisted treatment during pregnancy improves their pain scores and decreases their opioid use after cesarean…
- Trial name
- NCT04067609
- Testing
- Dexamethasone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Endometritis
Reduction of Endometritis After Cesarean Section With the Routine Use of Methergine
Endomyometritis is an "infection in the uterus". It can occur in up to 1 out of 5 women having unplanned cesarean deliveries. Antibiotics are routinely given at the time of Cesarean delivery, but the infection in the uterus can…
- Trial name
- NCT00858832
- Testing
- Methergine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Cardiac Arrythmias
Carbetocin on Myocardial Repolarization Dynamics in Obstetrics Study
Relationship between carbetocin dose on transmural dispersion of repolarization (TDR).
- Trial name
- CaRDIO (NCT03716076)
- Testing
- Carbetocin
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Wound Complication, Complications; Cesarean Section
Tissue Adhesive vs. Sterile Strips After Cesarean Delivery
The goal of this project is to identify a strategy to reduce wound complications in women who undergo cesarean delivery by Pfannenstiel skin incision.
- Trial name
- TASC (NCT02838017)
- Testing
- Tissue Adhesive, Sterile strips
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 504 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Endeavor Health
Twin; Complicating Pregnancy, Postpartum Hemorrhage
Prophylactic Methylergonovine for Twin Cesarean
Obstetrical hemorrhage (excessive bleeding related to pregnancy) is a leading cause of maternal morbidity (disease or symptom of disease) and mortality (death) worldwide with a significantly higher frequency and severity…
- Trial name
- NCT05772156
- Testing
- Methylergonovine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Uterine Atony, Hypotension
Oxytocin And Uterotonic Agent Use For Cesarean Delivery
The central objective of this study will be to evaluate a standardized, evidence-based regimen versus a conventional regimen for uterotonic drug dosing for elective cesarean delivery The investigators primary hypothesis is that…
- Trial name
- NCT01549223
- Testing
- Oxytocin Infusion, Oxytocin Bolus
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Surgical Anesthesia, Cesarean Section
Comparison of Chloroprocaine vs Lidocaine for Epidural Anesthesia in Cesarean Delivery
Regional anesthesia is commonly used for elective and emergency cesarean delivery. It provides numerous safety advantages when compared to general anesthesia for both the mother and fetus1.
- Trial name
- NCT03414359
- Testing
- 2% Lidocaine, 3% Chloroprocaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Cesarean Section; Complications, Wound, Dehiscence
The Role of Antimicrobial Foam Dressing in Prevention of Cesarean Section Wound Complications
Post-cesarean section wound infections are responsible for longer hospital stays, readmissions, and ultimately, increased costs to the healthcare system. Silver-containing dressings may prevent wound infections.
- Trial name
- NCT03136159
- Testing
- Silver-impregnated antimicrobial dressing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 380 people
- Sponsor
- Loyola University
Pain, Postoperative
Post-Op Lidocaine Patch
Randomized control trial evaluating use of lidocaine vs placebo patch for post-operative cesarean incision pain.
- Trial name
- NCT03500211
- Testing
- Lidoderm 5 % Topical Patch
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Nausea, Vomiting
Acupuncture Point P6 Stimulation for Reduction of Nausea and Vomiting During Cesarean
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of acupressure point P6 stimulation versus intravenous ondansetron plus metoclopramide versus no antiemetic prophylaxis during elective cesarean section under regional…
- Conditions
- Nausea, Vomiting, Satisfaction
- Trial name
- NCT02959840
- Testing
- Acupressure Point P6 stimulator, Metoclopramide, Ondansetron
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Cesarean Section
A Comparison of Meperidine for Post-Cesarean Analgesia: Bolus Versus Infusion and Bolus
The purpose of this study is to determine if epidural meperidine administered by patient-controlled bolus button is equivalent to a low dose infusion plus patient-controlled bolus.
- Trial name
- NCT01741259
- Testing
- Meperidine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 273 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mercy Research
Cardiac Output
The Effect of Ondansetron on Cardiac Output in Elective Cesarean Deliveries
Ondansetron is a medication routinely given to mothers having cesarean deliveries to help prevent and treat nausea and vomiting.
- Trial name
- NCT01841606
- Testing
- Ondansetron, Normal saline
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 57 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Pain, Postoperative
Liposomal Bupivacaine at Cesarean Delivery to Decrease Post-operative Pain
This is a randomized controlled trial to test whether the use of liposomal bupivacaine at the time of cesarean delivery may decrease post-operative pain scores.
- Trial name
- NCT02959996
- Testing
- Liposomal bupivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Obese Patients Undergoing Cesarean Section
The Effect of a Self-Retaining Pannus Retractor in Obese Patients Undergoing Cesarean Section
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of the Traxi Pannus retractor in obese patients (BMI ≥30 kg/m2) who undergo Cesarean sections compared to routine pannus retraction techniques.
- Trial name
- Traxi (NCT02865083)
- Testing
- Traxi Pannus Retractor
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- St. Louis University
Hypothermia
Pre-warming Prevents Hypothermia in Elective Cesarean Section
Background: Hypothermia is common during general and regional anesthesia even when active warming measures are taken. The existing literature shows that, in pregnant patients, the use of forced air-warming during cesarean section…
- Trial name
- hypothermia (NCT02091466)
- Testing
- pre-warming
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de São Paulo
Cesarean Section; Complications, Placenta Previa
Long Term Comparison of Two Different Techniques of Uterine Cesarean Incision Closure
Cesarean section (C/S) is an operation most commonly performed in Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics. Complications related with incomplete healing of Kerr uterine incision after C/S (adhesions, separation (dehiscence)…
- Conditions
- Cesarean Section; Complications, Placenta Previa, Placenta Accreta
- Trial name
- NCT01289262
- Testing
- Purse string closure technique, Continuously locked closure technique
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 168 people
- Sponsor
- Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital