Adding sedation medicines to spinal anesthesia for cesarean delivery
Treatments studied
Part of Pain, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding either of two calming medicines, dexmedetomidine or clonidine, to the spinal anesthesia used for cesarean delivery can improve pain control and reduce side effects. If you are having a cesarean, you may feel calmer and more comfortable during and after the procedure.
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Who can take part
- You are pregnant and scheduled to have a cesarean delivery with spinal anesthesia.
- You do not have significant heart, lung, or mental health conditions.
- You are not currently taking opioids or have chronic pain.
- You are carrying only one baby (not twins or more).
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 40 or less.
- You have had no more than three previous cesarean deliveries.
- Your pregnancy is at least 37 weeks along (full term).
- You are able to communicate in English or Spanish.
- You do not have an allergy to clonidine, dexmedetomidine, or other study drugs.
Quick eligibility check
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