Clinical trials: Complications After Cesarean Section
Pain, Postoperative
Intravenous Versus Oral Acetaminophen for Postoperative Pain Control After Cesarean Delivery
This study will compare IV (intravenous) versus oral (PO) acetaminophen for postoperative pain after scheduled, elective Cesarean delivery.
- Trial name
- NCT02487303
- Testing
- Acetaminophen Intravenous, Acetaminophen Oral
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 148 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
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
Labor Pain, Complications; Cesarean Section
Outcomes of Neuraxial Anesthetic Technique on the Trial of Labor After Cesarean (TOLAC)
To compare the effects of epidural versus combined spinal and epidural (CSE) anesthesia on the success of Trial of Labor After Cesarean (TOLAC).
- Conditions
- Labor Pain, Complications; Cesarean Section, Pregnancy
- Trial name
- NCT02105558
- Testing
- Epidural anesthesia, Combined spinal and epidural anesthesia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Ketamine Adverse Reaction, Effects of; Anesthesia, Spinal and Epidural, in Pregnancy
Does a Single Intravenous Dose of Ketamine Reduce the Need for Supplemental Opioids in Post-Cesarean Section Patients?
Pain control after cesarean delivery is associated with improved breastfeeding and infant rooming-in times. In addition, inadequate analgesia leads to elevated plasma catecholamine concentrations, which negatively affect every…
- Conditions
- Ketamine Adverse Reaction, Effects of; Anesthesia, Spinal and Epidural, in Pregnancy, Complication of Labor and/or Delivery
- Trial name
- NCT00486902
- Testing
- Ketamine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 188 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Postoperative Pain
Ropivacaine Transversus Abdominis Plane Blocks for Cesarean Section Analgesia
With this research the investigators hope to determine the lowest dose of ropivacaine used in transversus abdominis plane (TAP) blocks that can effectively treat pain in women after cesarean section (c-section).
- Trial name
- TAPROPI (NCT02893423)
- Testing
- Ropivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maimonides Medical Center
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
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
Pain, Postoperative
ITM + Bupivacaine QLB vs. ITM + Sham Saline QLB for Cesarean Delivery Pain
Comparison of standard post-operative cesarean surgery pain management with regional post-op pain control.
- Trial name
- qlcsection (NCT03261193)
- Testing
- ITM + Bupivacaine QLB
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Nicholas Schott
Cesarean Section
Comparison Study of Wound Closure at Time of Cesarean Delivery: Dermabond Glue Versus Surgical Staples
Women who have a cesarean delivery have a surgical incision on their abdomen (belly). The usual way to close this opening is with metal surgical staples.
- Trial name
- NCT00524511
- Testing
- Surgical skin staples, Dermabond
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 136 people
- Sponsor
- University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Pain, Postoperative, Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
Dexamethasone for Post-cesarean Delivery Pain
The purpose of this study is to compare post-cesarean section consumption of pain medication between two groups of patients undergoing scheduled cesarean section at term gestation who receive a single-dose of intraoperative…
- Trial name
- NCT01812057
- Testing
- Dexamethasone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Obesity, Obesity, Morbid
Comparing Anti-XA Levels in Post-Cesarean Patients Undergoing Enoxaparin Thromboprophylaxis
Pregnant and recently postpartum women are at significantly higher risk of developing a blood clot in their arms or legs known as a deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and/or a blood clot in their lungs known as a pulmonary embolism…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Obesity, Morbid, Pregnancy, Complications; Cesarean Section
- Trial name
- NCT02070237
- Testing
- Enoxaparin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- MemorialCare Health System
Obstetric Labor Complications, Cesarean Section
Evaluation of a Quality Improvement Project on Impacted Fetal Head at Cesarean Section
This study is an evaluation of a Quality Improvement (QI) project addressing delivery of the impacted fetal head being conducted at Regions Hospital.
- Trial name
- NCT03387189
- Testing
- Quality Improvement Project
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 409 people
- Sponsor
- HealthPartners Institute
Obstetrical Complications, Hemorrhage
Tranexamic Acid for the Prevention of Obstetrical Hemorrhage After Cesarean
A randomized placebo-controlled trial of 11,000 women to assess whether tranexamic acid as prophylaxis lowers the risk of postpartum hemorrhage in women undergoing a cesarean delivery.
- Conditions
- Obstetrical Complications, Hemorrhage, Labor and Delivery
- Trial name
- TXA (NCT03364491)
- Testing
- Tranexamic Acid
- Where
- 12 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 11,000 people
- Sponsor
- The George Washington University Biostatistics Center
Postoperative Pain
Dexamethasone for Post Cesarean Delivery Analgesia
The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness intravenous (IV) dexamethasone when used as part of a multimodal regimen to manage post cesarean delivery pain.
- Trial name
- NCT01868633
- Testing
- Dexamethasone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Pain, Postoperative
Post-operative Patient Positioning Device for Improvement of Post-Operative Pain
This paucity of evidence supporting or dissuading the use of postoperative abdominal support following cesarean section for the reduction of postoperative pain leaves important clinical questions unanswered.
- Trial name
- NCT04797637
- Testing
- ABBy® Adjustable Panniculus Retractor for Wound Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 278 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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
Major Puerperal Infection, Postpartum, Wound Complications
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy After Cesarean Delivery
This study is aimed at determining whether or not the use of a wound suction device placed on the cesarean incision instead of a standard sterile dressing will decrease the prevalence of wound complications and wound infections…
- Conditions
- Major Puerperal Infection, Postpartum, Wound Complications, Wound Seroma, Caesarean Section Wound Separation
- Trial name
- NCT01637870
- Testing
- Prevena negative pressure wound system
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Abbey Hardy-Fairbanks
Cesarean Section, Surgical Site Infection
Preoperative Application of Chlorhexidine to Reduce Infection With Cesarean Section After Labor
Surgical site infections (SSI) are the second most common cause of nosocomial infections accounting for 15% of all nosocomial infections among hospitalized patients and 38% of nosocomial infections in surgical patients.
- Conditions
- Cesarean Section, Surgical Site Infection, Nosocomial Infection
- Trial name
- PRACTICAL (NCT03423147)
- Testing
- 2% chlorhexidine gluconate cloth, 4% Chlorhexidine gluconate vaginal scrub
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 319 people
- Sponsor
- Angela Bianco