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New treatment option for Postoperative Pain After Cesarean Section
Official title Comparison of Combined Spinal Epidural Analgesia and Erector Spinae Plane Block After Elective Cesarean Section
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07411521
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Postoperative pain after cesarean section can significantly affect maternal recovery, early mobilization, and patient satisfaction. Regional anesthesia techniques are widely used to improve postoperative analgesia and reduce opioid consumption.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 45, women only
You may be able to join if
- Female patients aged 18-45 years
- Scheduled for elective cesarean section under regional anesthesia
- American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-II
- Singleton pregnancy at term gestation
- Ability to understand the study protocol and provide written informed consent
You likely can't join if
- Refusal to participate in the study
- Contraindications to regional anesthesia (coagulopathy, infection at injection site, severe hypovolemia)
- Known allergy to local anesthetics or study medications
- Body mass index (BMI) \> 40 kg/m²
- Chronic opioid use or chronic pain disorders
- Neurological disorders affecting sensory assessment
See the full eligibility criteria
- Female patients aged 18-45 years
- Scheduled for elective cesarean section under regional anesthesia
- American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-II
- Singleton pregnancy at term gestation
- Ability to understand the study protocol and provide written informed consent
- Refusal to participate in the study
- Contraindications to regional anesthesia (coagulopathy, infection at injection site, severe hypovolemia)
- Known allergy to local anesthetics or study medications
- Body mass index (BMI) \> 40 kg/m²
- Chronic opioid use or chronic pain disorders
- Neurological disorders affecting sensory assessment
- Severe obstetric complications (e.g., preeclampsia, placenta previa, fetal distress)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Bursa, Nilüfer, Turkey (Türkiye)
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 18 years to 45 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Bursa, Nilüfer, Turkey (Türkiye). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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