Dexamethasone to prolong spinal anesthesia in C-section
Treatments studied
Part of Pain, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether giving dexamethasone (a steroid) during spinal anesthesia can make the numbness last longer during a planned C-section. It may help reduce the need for extra pain medicine after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are having a planned (not emergency) C-section.
- You will receive spinal anesthesia for the surgery.
- You do not have diabetes, including gestational diabetes.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 35 or less.
- You are not allergic to dexamethasone or other study drugs.
- You are not taking steroid medications long-term and do not have adrenal insufficiency.
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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