Clinical trials: Cesarean Sections
Pregnancy Complications, Cesarean Section
Outcomes of Cesarean Section vs Vaginal Delivery: Instrumental Variable Adjusted Analysis
This study will examine the effect of cesarean section on perinatal mortality, using data provided by the Canadian Institute for Health Information.
- Trial name
- NCT02866058
- Testing
- Cesarean Section
- Volunteers
- 836,755 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Memorial University of Newfoundland
Cesarean Section Complications
The Effect of Aromatherapy Applied After Cesarean Section on Pain Intensity and Comfort Level
Today, many complementary therapies such as acupuncture, reflexology, homeopathy, hypnotherapy, music and aromatherapy are tried in addition to medical methods to reduce pain and anxiety.
- Trial name
- NCT06008964
- Testing
- Ylang Ylang oil with inhalation, Lavender oil with inhalation, SALINE SOLUTION WİTH INHALITION
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- KTO Karatay University
Postnatal Adaptation and Stress in Healthy Newborns Born by Cesarean Section
Effect of Amniotic Fluid Odor on Newborn Adaptation and Stress (AFO-NAS)
This study aims to determine whether exposure to the odor of a newborn's own amniotic fluid affects postnatal adaptation and stress in healthy newborns born by cesarean section.
- Trial name
- AFO-NAS (NCT07736235)
- Testing
- Amniotic Fluid Odor Sterile Distilled Water Odor
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aydin Adnan Menderes University
Cesarean Section (MeSH: D002585), Anesthesia
Evaluation of Consciousness Depth (qCON) and Analgesia Depth (qNOX) Indices in General Anesthesia
Objective: This prospective, single-center, observational clinical study aims to evaluate changes in qCON (hypnotic depth), qNOX (nociception/analgesia depth), EMG, and other parameters in patients undergoing elective cesarean…
- Conditions
- Cesarean Section (MeSH: D002585), Anesthesia, Intraoperative Awareness, Analgesia
- Trial name
- NCT07887919
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kudret Dogru
Cesarean Section, Anxiety
Reflexology Hand Massage After Cesarean Section
Background: Globally, cesarean section (CS) rates are rapidly increasing. Although cesarean delivery is a life-saving surgical intervention, it can lead to adverse outcomes such as anxiety, decreased maternal satisfaction, and…
- Conditions
- Cesarean Section, Anxiety, Postoperative Period
- Trial name
- NCT07880587
- Testing
- Reflexology Hand Massage, Stroking Hand Massage
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dokuz Eylul University
Cesarean Section, Spinal Anesthesia
Low Dose Hyperbaric Bupivacaine and Dexmedetomidine as an Adjuvant, Caesarean Section
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of low dose scheme with dexmedetomidine as an adjuvant. Taking in consideration optimum intraoperative surgical conditions, best post-operative pain free experience, and more…
- Conditions
- Cesarean Section, Spinal Anesthesia, Dexmedetomidine
- Trial name
- NCT03775655
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Menoufia University
Postoperative Pain After Cesarean Section
Efficacy and Safety of Photobiomodulation for Postoperative Pain After Cesarean Section
Postoperative pain following cesarean section remains a major clinical challenge that can impair early maternal recovery, delay ambulation, and interfere with newborn care.
- Trial name
- BIOLUZCE (NCT07863960)
- Testing
- Photobiomodulation Therapy (MitoQUAD® Belt System)
- Where
- Honduras
- Volunteers
- 210 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras
Cesarean Section Complications, Uterine Bleeding
Platelet Rich Plasma for Uterine Scar
When vessel wall injury occurs, platelets become activated, releasing more than 30 bioactive proteins, many of which have a fundamental role in hemostasis, inflammation and ultimate wound healing.
- Conditions
- Cesarean Section Complications, Uterine Bleeding, Pelvic Pain, Menstrual Irregularity
- Trial name
- AA-PRP (NCT05224726)
- Testing
- Platelet Rich Plasma
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Cesarean Section Complications
Use Versus Non-use of Bladder Catheterization in Elective Cesarean Delivery
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate the impact of routine bladder catheterization in uncomplicated cesarean sections on time to ambulation, time to discharge, urinary retention, development of urinary…
- Trial name
- NCT06242756
- Testing
- Bladder catheterization
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Postpartum Anxiety, Postpartum Depression (PPD)
Narrative Nursing for Cesarean Mothers' Anxiety and Breastfeeding Confidence
This study tests whether a nurse-led "4-step narrative nursing" program can reduce anxiety and improve breastfeeding confidence in mothers who are having a planned or non-emergency cesarean section.
- Conditions
- Postpartum Anxiety, Postpartum Depression (PPD), Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy, Cesarean Section Wound
- Trial name
- NARRCARE (NCT07272252)
- Testing
- 4-step narrative nursing program
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Xi Huang
Cesarean Section Complications, Opioid Use
Personalized Perioperative Analgesia Platform (PPAP) for Cesarean Section
The purpose of this collaborative CTSA (Clinical and Translational Science Award) application is to develop an innovative perioperative precision analgesia platform (PPAP) to improve analgesia and reduce serious immediate and…
- Trial name
- PPAP C-Section (NCT05380531)
- Testing
- Preoperative Genotyping
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 700 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Senthil Sadhasivam
Cesarean Section (MeSH: D002585), Anesthesia, Spinal (MeSH: D000775)
Ultrasound Versus Palpation for Determining Spinal Puncture Level in Cesarean Section
This study compares two methods of identifying the correct intervertebral level before performing spinal anesthesia in women undergoing elective cesarean delivery.
- Conditions
- Cesarean Section (MeSH: D002585), Anesthesia, Spinal (MeSH: D000775), Hypotension (MeSH: D007022)
- Trial name
- USG-SPINE (NCT07789756)
- Testing
- Preprocedural ultrasound level identification, Landmark palpation level identification
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University
Cesarean Section Complications
Effect of a 20% Reduction in Hyperbaric Bupivacaine Dose on High Spinal Block Incidence in Cesarean Delivery
Effect of a 20% Reduction in Hyperbaric Bupivacaine Dose on High Spinal Block Incidence in Cesarean Delivery: A Risk-Stratified Randomized Controlled Trial.
- Trial name
- NCT07140640
- Testing
- Hyperbaric Bupivacaine HCl 0.5% 12.5 mg, Hyperbaric Bupivacaine HCl 0.5% 10 mg
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 666 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aswan University
Postpartum Hemorrhage, Cesarean Section Complications
Comparison of the Efficacy of Misoprostol and Tranexamic Acid for Postpartum Hemorrhage Prophylaxis in Cesarean Delivery
Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is an obstetric emergency, with an estimated incidence ranging from 2.8% to 7.9%. Recent studies indicate an increasing trend in the frequency of PPH.Although it is more commonly seen in developing…
- Conditions
- Postpartum Hemorrhage, Cesarean Section Complications, Delivery Complication
- Trial name
- NCT06970483
- Testing
- Tranexamic acid, Misoprostol 200mcg Tab
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 192 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara Etlik City Hospital
Cesarean Section; Dehiscence, First Birth
The Effect of Breastfeeding Pillow on Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy and Postpartum Comfort in Women Who Had Cesarean
The research is a randomised controlled experimental study. It was conducted to examine the effect of breastfeeding pillow on breastfeeding self-efficacy and postnatal comfort in primiparous puerperas who gave birth by caesarean…
- Trial name
- NCT05948150
- Testing
- using a breastfeeding pillow, not using a breastfeeding pillow
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ataturk University
Cesarean Section, Surgical Site Infection
Effect of Betadine Vaginal Cleansing Before Cesarean Section to Reduce Postoperative Infectious Morbidity
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the efficacy of preoperative vaginal cleansing with 5% povidone-iodine in reducing postoperative infectious morbidity among women undergoing cesarean section.
- Conditions
- Cesarean Section, Surgical Site Infection, Endometritis
- Trial name
- NCT07715409
- Testing
- Povidone-iodine 5% solution
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mohamed Mousa Mohamed Mousa
Cesarean Section Complications, Pain, Postoperative
Analgesic Efficacy of Surgeon-administered Transversus Abdominis Plane Blocks for Caesarean Section.
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate whether or not adding a Transversus Abdominis Plane Block (TAP block) improves pain control for patients having a cesarean section.
- Trial name
- NCT06324942
- Testing
- Surgeon-administered Transversus Abdominis Plane Block 0.25% bupivicaine 0.25 mL/kg
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Cesarean Section, Skin to Skin
Kangaroo Care in the Operating Room
The study was done to learn how kangaroo care in the operating room help mothers and infants.
- Conditions
- Cesarean Section, Skin to Skin, Kangaroo Care
- Trial name
- NCT07223775
- Testing
- Kangaroo Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 158 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
Breastfeeding, Cesarean Section
Skin-to-Skin Contact and Lavender Aromatherapy After Elective Cesarean: Effects on Cortisol and Early Breastfeeding
This single-center randomized controlled clinical trial will evaluate the effects of structured early postpartum mother-infant skin-to-skin contact, with or without maternal lavender aromatherapy, after elective cesarean section…
- Conditions
- Breastfeeding, Cesarean Section, Postpartum Period, Maternal Stress
- Trial name
- LAVENDER-SSC (NCT07612059)
- Testing
- Structured early postpartum mother-infant skin-to-skin contact, Maternal inhalational lavender aromatherapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ataturk University
Labor, Obstetric, Pregnancy
Obstetric Risk Assessment & Cesarean-delivery in Labor Estimation Using Artificial Intelligence
ORACLE-AI is a single-center, open-label, randomized clinical trial comparing primiparous women managed with a real-time machine-learning dashboard against a concurrent control group receiving standard intrapartum care.
- Conditions
- Labor, Obstetric, Pregnancy, Cesarean Section Rate
- Trial name
- ORACLE-AI (NCT07430358)
- Testing
- Software-based, real-time AI dashboard providing continuous risk estimates for unplanned cesarean delivery during labor.
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hadassah Medical Organization