Lidocaine to prevent headache after C-section
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This trial tests if giving lidocaine through an IV can prevent the headache that sometimes happens after spinal anesthesia during a planned C-section. If you are having a planned C-section with spinal anesthesia and meet other health requirements, this study might help reduce your risk of post-procedure headache.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are healthy except for being pregnant (ASA Physical Status II)
- You are scheduled for a planned (elective) C-section with spinal anesthesia
- You do not have a history of headache, mental illness, or stroke/brain blood vessel disease
- You have not had an epidural for painless labor or other reasons
- You are not taking opioids or other painkillers regularly
- You do not have high blood pressure from pregnancy or diabetes
- You are not allergic to lidocaine
- Your spinal anesthesia works and has no complications
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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