Comparing two types of spinal numbing medicine for C-section
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial compares two forms of a numbing medicine (bupivacaine) given through a spinal shot before a planned C-section. It aims to see which one causes less of a drop in blood pressure after the medicine is given.
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Who can take part
- You are pregnant and having a planned C-section (not an emergency).
- You are healthy with a normal pregnancy (classified as ASA II).
- You have chosen not to try labor and are scheduled for a lower segment C-section under spinal anesthesia.
- You are not allergic to the numbing medicines used (local anesthetics).
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