Nerve blocks for pain after cesarean and depression
Part of Mental health, Pain, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether a nerve block (extra numbing medicine) given during a cesarean section can help with pain after delivery and may reduce the risk of postpartum depression. The trial compares the nerve block to standard care.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You are at least 36 weeks pregnant (full term).
- You are having a cesarean section with spinal anesthesia (numbing medicine in your back).
- You do not have a diagnosed psychiatric disorder or take psychiatric medication.
- You are not allergic to local anesthetics or other medicines used in the study.
- You are not on blood thinners that would prevent the nerve block procedure.
Quick eligibility check
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