Testing a drug for cesarean delivery pain relief
Treatments studied
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study compares a standard spinal anesthetic (bupivacaine) with or without an added drug (dexmedetomidine) to see which works better for pain relief during planned cesarean delivery. It may help find a safer or more effective option for mothers.
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Who can take part
- You are pregnant with one baby (not twins or more) and are scheduled for a planned cesarean section.
- You are between 20 and 35 years old.
- You are in generally good health (with mild to moderate health issues that are well-controlled, like mild asthma or diabetes).
- You do not have serious heart or liver problems, kidney disease that requires dialysis, or a history of alcohol or drug addiction.
- You have no medical reasons that would prevent you from getting spinal anesthesia (like an infection near the injection site or bleeding issues).
- You are willing and able to sign a consent form saying you understand the study and agree to join.
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