Clinical trials: Cesarian Section
Pain
Epidural Morphine Versus Epidural Fentanyl Infusion Following Cesarean Section
For post-Cesarean analgesia, the investigators will compare the efficacy of single-shot epidural preservative free morphine with a continuous epidural fentanyl infusion.
- Trial name
- NCT01362998
- Testing
- Preservative free morphine, Fentanyl
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Goodman, Evan, M.D.
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
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
Complications; Cesarean Section, Pregnancy
Mobius® Post-cesarean Pain Randomized Control Trial
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether the use of the Mobius® retractor decreased post-operative pain after cesarean section verses conventional retractor use.
- Trial name
- NCT00685932
- Testing
- Mobius Retractor
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 154 people
- Sponsor
- Abbey Hardy-Fairbanks
Pregnancy Related, Cesarean Delivery
Accupressure of P6 to Reduce Nausea During Cesarean Section
The purpose of this study is to evaluate if the addition of P6 pressure point stimulation as opposed to sham-point stimulation will decrease intraoperative and postoperative nausea and vomiting (IONV and PONV) for patients…
- Conditions
- Pregnancy Related, Cesarean Delivery, Nausea, Vomiting
- Trial name
- NCT04799587
- Testing
- Magnet at P6, Magnet applied to arm not at P6 pressure point.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Anesthetic Complication Spinal
Variable Rate Phenylephrine Infusion for Prevention of Spinal-induced Hypotension for Cesarean Delivery
Rapid administration of crystalloid immediately after induction of spinal anesthesia (coload) to be more effective in terms of managing hypotension as compared to administering crystalloid before spinal anesthesia (preload).
- Trial name
- NCT01378325
- Testing
- Phenylephrine, saline
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- American University of Beirut Medical Center
Hypertrophic Skin Condition of Anterior Abdomen
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy-PICO: Cosmesis in Repeat C-Sections
There are millions of births each year with 32% of women undergoing cesarean sections (C-sections), which results in skin scarring. Repeat C-sections increased by 178% from 1979-2010.
- Trial name
- NCT05266053
- Testing
- PICO 7 dressing, Standard wound dressing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana 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
Intrauterine Devices, Cesarean Section
Immediate Postplacental Insertion of IUDs at Time of Cesarean Delivery: A Randomized Clinical Trial
This is a randomized controlled trial among women who deliver by cesarean at UNC Women's Hospital and desire an Intrauterine Device (IUD) for contraception postpartum.
- Trial name
- IUD@CSD (NCT01539759)
- Testing
- Immediate Postplacental Placement of an IUD during cesarean delivery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 112 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Cesarean Section; Infection, Surgical Site Infection
Vaginal Preparation With Chlorhexidine-alcohol vs. Povidine-iodine vs. Saline
The purpose of this study is to see whether chlorhexidine is superior to povidine-iodine vaginal antisepsis at reducing bacteria colony counts in pregnant women by comparing three groups: vaginal washing with…
- Trial name
- NCT03640507
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine-alcohol, Povidine-iodine, Sterile saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Hyperalgesia, Secondary
Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block for Cesarean Section
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block with Clonidine added to the injectate (Clo-TAP) performed approximately 2hrs after the cesarean section (CS) will decrease the amount of…
- Trial name
- CLOTAP (NCT01015807)
- Testing
- Bupivacaine, Clonidine
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Brazil
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Pain
Impact of Local Anesthetic Wound Infiltration on Postoperative Pain Following Cesarean Delivery
The purpose of this study is to determine if the infusion of the local anesthetic ropivacaine (a numbing medicine) and the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug ketorolac (a pain killer similar to ibuprofen) through a catheter…
- Trial name
- NCT02829944
- Testing
- Ropivacaine, Ketorolac
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Cervical Ripening, Labor, Induced
Safety/Efficacy Study Comparing the Misoprostol Vaginal Insert to Cervidil for Cervical Ripening and Induction of Labor
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the misoprostol vaginal insert (50 mcg and 100 mcg) can safely and effectively speed time to vaginal delivery compared to Cervidil (R) in women who need to have cervical ripneing…
- Trial name
- NCT00308711
- Testing
- Misoprostol vaginal insert 100 mcg, Misoprostol vaginal insert 50 mcg, Dinoprostone vaginal insert (Cervidil)
- Where
- 52 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 1,308 people
- Sponsor
- Ferring Pharmaceuticals
Hypothermia; Anesthesia, Hypothermia, Newborn
Perioperative Warming Measures in Cesarean Delivery
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the best method for keeping patients warm during cesarean deliveries and the effect of temperature change on the patient and baby
- Conditions
- Hypothermia; Anesthesia, Hypothermia, Newborn, Hypothermia, Sequela
- Trial name
- NCT05015582
- Testing
- Pre op upper body forced air warming (32˚C), Pre op lower body forced air warming (32˚C), Pre op fluids (45˚C)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Pain, Referred
Subcutaneous Bupivacaine Decrease Post-op Pain in Patients Undergoing C-Section
The purpose of this study is to determine if giving an injection of numbing medication at the incision at the end of cesarean will help control pain AFTER cesarean delivery.
- Trial name
- NCT03383588
- Testing
- Bupivacaine, Morphine, Fentanyl
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Montefiore Medical Center
Pregnancy Complications
Validating a New Method to Assess Estimated Blood Loss in the Obstetric Population
Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is the leading cause of maternal mortality in low-income countries and the primary cause of nearly one quarter of all maternal deaths globally.
- Trial name
- NCT03404375
- Testing
- Gauss Triton system
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 242 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Acute Pain, Cesarean Delivery
NSS-Bridge Device for Post-Cesarean Delivery Pain
The current opioid epidemic has led to a renewed interest in exploring non-pharmacological techniques to treat post-operative pain.
- Trial name
- NCT03830307
- Testing
- NSS-2-Bridge
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Grace Lim, MD, MS
Pregnant Women, Pain
Hyperbaric Bupivacaine Versus Hyperbaric Prilocaine 2% for Cesarean Section Under Spinal Anesthesia
Over the past 15 years, cesarean delivery is most commonly performed under spinal anesthesia using hyperbaric bupivacaine which provides an adequate sensory and motor block.
- Conditions
- Pregnant Women, Pain, Hypotension
- Trial name
- NCT02973048
- Testing
- Hyperbaric bupivacaine, Hyperbaric prilocaine
- Where
- 2 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Saint Pierre
Drying Time
Chlorhexidine Drying Time
Before a patient gets a spinal/epidural, their lower back is cleaned with an antiseptic solution diluted in alcohol called ChloraPrep. ChloraPrep must completely dry before starting the anesthetic procedure.
- Trial name
- Chlorhexidine (NCT02095535)
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine gluconate
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Cesarean Section, Supplemental Oxygen
Supplemental Oxygen Study
The purpose of this study is to compare umbilical cord gases in subjects receiving oxygen at 10L/min via simple facemask to subjects receiving room air in those presenting for scheduled cesarean sections.
- Conditions
- Cesarean Section, Supplemental Oxygen, Umbilical Cord Gases
- Trial name
- SOS (NCT02464917)
- Testing
- Device: simple facemask to administer supplemental oxygen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- MemorialCare Health System