Altitude effect on spinal headache after C-section
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at whether living at higher or lower altitudes changes the risk of a specific headache after a C-section done with spinal anesthesia. The goal is to understand who is more likely to get this headache so care can be better tailored.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older and having a C-section
- Your C-section plan uses spinal anesthesia (not general anesthesia unless spinal fails)
- You live at the same altitude where you were born and you’ve stayed there for at least the past year
- You have no history of high blood pressure disorders or stroke-related problems
- You do not have conditions that prevent spinal anesthesia, and you’re not headed to the ICU after delivery for major complications
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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