Recovery after c-section: comparing two pain-block methods
Treatments studied
Part of Pain, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares two types of nerve blocks (erector spinae and retrolaminar) for pain relief after cesarean delivery. Researchers want to see which one helps women recover better using a special questionnaire about how they feel after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 45 years old
- You are scheduled for a planned (not emergency) cesarean delivery with spinal anesthesia
- You are at least 37 weeks pregnant with one baby
- Your body mass index (BMI) is below 40
- You do not have major health problems like severe heart, lung, kidney, or liver disease
- You are able to fill out a short questionnaire about your recovery
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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