Buprenorphine versus morphine for cesarean pain
Treatments studied
This study compares two opioid pain medicines (buprenorphine and morphine) given during a planned cesarean delivery to see which provides better pain relief with fewer side effects. You may be able to participate if you are having a single-baby, full-term cesarean, are not allergic to the study drugs, plan to have spinal/epidural anesthesia, and do not have chronic pain or take regular opioids.
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Who can take part
- You are having a scheduled cesarean delivery with one baby at full term.
- You do not have an allergy to buprenorphine or morphine.
- You will receive spinal or epidural anesthesia for the cesarean.
- You do not have a chronic pain condition.
- You are not currently taking opioid medications.
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