Dexamethasone or magnesium for pain relief after C-section
Treatments studied
Part of Pain, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests adding dexamethasone or magnesium sulfate to the numbing medicine given as a back injection (erector spinae plane block) to see if it provides better pain relief after a planned C-section. The goal is to reduce pain and the need for extra painkillers after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 35 years old.
- You are pregnant with one full-term baby.
- You are healthy (considered ASA class II, meaning mild controlled disease or just pregnant).
- You are scheduled for a planned C-section with spinal anesthesia.
Quick eligibility check
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