Clinical trials: C-Section
Cesarean Delivery, Glove Perforation
Glove Perforation When Using Blunt Verses Sharp Needles in Cesarean Delivery
This study is assessing whether there is a decrease in surgical glove punctures using blunt tipped needles compared with sharp needles for suturing during Cesarean Delivery.
- Trial name
- NCT00736580
- Testing
- Blunt tipped needle, Sharp needles
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- West Virginia University
Wound Complications
Effect of Intra-operative Glove-changing During Cesarean Section on Post-op Complications: A Randomized Controlled Trial
A randomized controlled trial to determine whether changing of gloves by the surgical team during cesarean section may decrease post-operative infectious morbidity and wound complications
- Trial name
- NCT02907892
- Testing
- Glove change
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 554 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Pregnancy Related, Narcotic Use
Determining the Effect of an "Alternate Recovery Protocol" Versus Current Standard of Care After Cesarean Section
This randomized controlled trial will compare two different approaches to patient recovery after cesarean section: the current standard of care versus an alternate management protocol.
- Trial name
- NCT03330119
- Testing
- Alternate Management, Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,494 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brest, Norman A., M.D.
Bowel Dysfunction
Gastrointestinal Activation Post-elective CS (Cesarean Section) :A Comparison of Paula Method to Standard Care
Women generally report discomfort and a delay in GI motility after CS. The Paula method, circular exercises of ring muscles has been shown to increase GI motility. This method had not been studied in women post CS.
- Trial name
- NCT03761147
- Testing
- Paula exercises
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hadassah Medical Organization
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean
Evaluation of Trials of Labor After Previous Cesarean Section in Ain Shams University Maternity Hospital
The purpose of the study to evaluate the practice and short term maternal and perinatal outcomes of trial of labor after cesarean section offered to women at Ain Shams University Maternity Hospital (ASUMH) during the 3-year…
- Trial name
- NCT03098966
- Volunteers
- 368 people
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Postpartum Hemorrhage
Comparison Between Rectal & Sublingual Misoprostol Before Caesarian Section To Reduce Intra & Post-Operative Blood Loss
The aim of the work is to evaluate \& compare the effectiveness of rectally administered PGE1 synthetic analogue (misoprostol) 400 microgram versus sublingually administered misoprostol before caesarean section to decrease blood…
- Trial name
- NCT02083107
- Testing
- Misoprostol
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 636 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Obesity, Obesity, Morbid
Increased Cefazolin During Cesarean Delivery in Obese Population
The purpose of this study is to determine whether an increased prophylactic dose (3 grams) of cefazolin at the time of cesarean delivery has superior coverage in adipose tissue than the current established dosing of 2 grams.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Obesity, Morbid, Pregnancy, Infection; Cesarean Section
- Trial name
- NCT02049944
- Testing
- Cefazolin
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- MemorialCare Health System
Cesarean Delivery
Intravenous Methadone Versus Intrathecal Morphine for Analgesia Following Cesarean Delivery
The purpose of this study is to determine if there is a difference in opioid requirements at 0-48 hours after scheduled cesarean delivery in patients receiving 150 mcg intrathecal morphine compared to 0.2 mg/kg (maximum 20 mg)…
- Trial name
- NCT06826742
- Testing
- Intravenous line (IV) Methadone, Intrathecal Morphine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Cervical Ripening, Induction of Labor
Misoprostol Vaginal Insert (MVI) 100, 150, 200 mcg for Cervical Ripening and Induction of Labor
The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of the 100, 150 and 200 mcg Misoprostol Vaginal Insert (MVI 100, MVI 150 and MVI 200) for women requiring cervical ripening and induction of labor.
- Trial name
- NCT00828711
- Testing
- MVI 100, MVI 150, MVI 200
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 374 people
- Sponsor
- Ferring Pharmaceuticals
Post Partum Hemorrhage
Efficacy of Tranexamic Acid in Preventing Postpartum Haemorrhage After Elective Caesarean Section
Background Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is a major cause of maternal mortality worldwide accounting for 25% of maternal deaths. In Zimbabwe PPH is the second most common cause of death.
- Trial name
- NCT03463993
- Testing
- Tranexamic Acid, Oxytocin
- Where
- 2 sites in Zimbabwe
- Volunteers
- 506 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zimbabwe
Obstetric Anesthesia Problems, Bupivacaine Adverse Reaction
Thoraco Lumbar Vertebral Length and Bupivacaine Dosage in C-Section
Our hypothesis is that the bupivacaine dose determined according to the thoracolumbar vertebral body length (VBL) is more effective in achieving a lower hypotension rate during spinal anesthesia for cesarean delivery than the…
- Trial name
- bupivacaine (NCT06869434)
- Testing
- Group VBL (Thoracolumbal vertebral body length) received 0.2 mg x VBL cm of %0.5 hyperbaric bupivacaine, Group FD (fixed dose) received a volume of 0.5% hyperbaric bupivacaine based on a dose calculated according to the patient's height 0.065 mg/cm, Group AD (adjusted dosage) got intrathecal heavy bupivacaine (0.5%) tailored to the patient's height and weight.
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 446 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- TC Erciyes University
Post Partum Hemorrhage, Fibrinolysis; Hemorrhage
Tranexamic Acid for Prevention of Hemorrhage in Cesarean Delivery
The investigators prepared a novel study of tranexamic acid (TXA) designed to estimate the quantity of blood loss in women undergoing elective repeat cesarean deliveries.
- Conditions
- Post Partum Hemorrhage, Fibrinolysis; Hemorrhage, Blood Loss
- Trial name
- TXA (NCT03856164)
- Testing
- Tranexamic Acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Effects of; Anesthesia, in Labor and Delivery
Phenylephrine vs. Norepinephrine Infusion After Spinal Anesthesia for Cesarean Delivery
The purpose of the study is to determine if a medication called phenylephrine, which helps to control blood pressure, is more effective as a continuous intravenous (IV) infusion compared to continuous IV norepinephrine in…
- Trial name
- NCT02354833
- Testing
- Phenylephrine, Norepinephrine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- West Virginia University
Postoperative Pain
Effect of Mu-opioid Receptor Genetics on 3 Doses of Spinal Morphine for Postoperative Analgesia After Cesarean Section
HYPOTHESIS: The response to a given dose of morphine given via a spinal anesthetic for cesarean section will be affected by the genetics of the woman's mu-opioid receptor Most women undergoing elective cesarean section (CS)…
- Trial name
- NCT01465191
- Testing
- Morphine
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 169 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Nausea, Vomiting
Study of the Effect of Intramuscular Ephedrine on the Incidence of Nausea and Vomiting During Elective Cesarean Section
The purpose of this research study is to investigate if the incidence of nausea and vomiting that subjects experience during and after a Cesarean section can be reduced by giving a shot of the drug ephedrine into the thigh muscle…
- Conditions
- Nausea, Vomiting, Cesarean Section
- Trial name
- NCT00432991
- Testing
- Ephedrine [Synonyms: Ephedra, Ephedrinum]
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Pain Levels
Dural Puncture Epidural Versus Epidural Anesthesia for Cesarean Delivery
This study will compare two anesthetics techniques called Dural Puncture Epidural (DPE) and Standard Epidural as to which of the two can provide faster and potentially better at providing pain relief for cesarean sections.
- Trial name
- NCT03915574
- Testing
- 25G Dural Puncture Epidural, Standard Epidural
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 280 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Effects of; Anesthesia, in Pregnancy
Carbetocin Versus Oxytocin and Hemodynamic Effects
A randomized double-blind trial of oxytocin 5 u, carbetocin 100 µg and placebo with hemodynamic response as a primary outcome measure.
- Trial name
- NCT00977769
- Testing
- carbetocin 100 µg, oxytocin 5 u
- Where
- 2 sites in Norway
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Oslo University Hospital
Postoperative Pain
Intrathecal Morphine for Cesarean Delivery
This is a randomized double blinded non-inferiority study comparing the duration of pain relief when patients receive one of three doses of spinal morphine.
- Trial name
- NCT05069012
- Testing
- Morphine Sulfate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Post-operative Complications, Surgical Site Infection
The Use of the Prevena™ Incision Management System on Post-Surgical Cesarean Section Incisions
The purpose of this study is to compare the post-surgical standard-of-care dressing to the Prevena™ Incision Management System in women undergoing Cesarean section surgery.
- Conditions
- Post-operative Complications, Surgical Site Infection, Surgical Wound Infection
- Trial name
- NCT01450631
- Testing
- Prevena™ Incision Management System (PIMS), Standard-of-care Dressing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 92 people
- Sponsor
- KCI USA, Inc
Preeclampsia, Hypotension
Phenylephrine in Spinal Anesthesia in Preeclamptic Patients
Hypotension remains a common clinical problem after induction of spinal anesthesia for cesarean delivery. Maternal hypotension has been associated with considerable morbidity (maternal nausea and vomiting and fetal/neonatal…
- Trial name
- NCT00458003
- Testing
- Ephedrine, Phenylephrine
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University