Adding calcitonin to numbing medicine for C-section pain relief
Part of Pain, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests if adding a medication called calcitonin to the usual numbing medicine (bupivacaine) can provide better pain relief after a cesarean section. It is for women who are having a planned C-section under spinal anesthesia.
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Who can take part
- You are having a planned cesarean section (not an emergency).
- You will receive spinal anesthesia (a needle in the back) for the surgery.
- You are classified as ASA 2 (generally healthy with a mild condition, like well-controlled high blood pressure).
- You do not have pregnancy-related conditions like preeclampsia or serious illnesses.
- You do not have a history of bleeding problems or blood-clotting disorders.
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