Caesarean section – European Clinical Trials Information Network https://clinicaltrials.eu Bridging Patients with Clinical Trials Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:16:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://clinicaltrials.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/cropped-EU_icon-32x32.png Caesarean section – European Clinical Trials Information Network https://clinicaltrials.eu 32 32 Study on Pain Relief and Safety of Low-Dose Intrathecal Morphine for Women Undergoing Planned Caesarean Section https://clinicaltrials.eu/trial/study-on-pain-relief-and-safety-of-low-dose-intrathecal-morphine-for-women-undergoing-planned-caesarean-section/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:04:49 +0000 https://clinicaltrials.eu/trial/study-on-pain-relief-and-safety-of-low-dose-intrathecal-morphine-for-women-undergoing-planned-caesarean-section/ This clinical trial is focused on understanding the effectiveness and safety of using a low dose of morphine hydrochloride for managing pain after a planned caesarean section, which is a surgical procedure to deliver a baby. The study will compare the effects of adding a small amount of morphine to the usual pain management methods against a placebo. The goal is to see if this approach can help reduce pain and ensure safety for both the mother and the newborn.

Participants in the study will receive either the low-dose morphine or a placebo during their caesarean section, which is performed under spinal anesthesia. The study will monitor the level of pain when moving from lying down to sitting up within the first 24 hours after surgery. It will also look at the safety of both the mother and the baby, including any breathing issues, severe nausea or vomiting, and the need for hospital admission within a week after leaving the hospital.

Additionally, the study will track the amount of opioid medication used within the first 24 hours, any side effects related to morphine such as nausea or dizziness, and the overall recovery experience of the mother. The satisfaction with pain management and the success of breastfeeding after 30 days will also be evaluated. The trial aims to provide valuable insights into improving pain management for mothers undergoing a caesarean section.

]]> Study Comparing Intrathecal Morphine and TAP Block with Ropivacaine and Clonidine for Pain Relief in Patients Undergoing Elective Cesarean Section https://clinicaltrials.eu/trial/study-comparing-intrathecal-morphine-and-tap-block-with-ropivacaine-and-clonidine-for-pain-relief-in-patients-undergoing-elective-cesarean-section/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:03:00 +0000 https://clinicaltrials.eu/trial/study-comparing-intrathecal-morphine-and-tap-block-with-ropivacaine-and-clonidine-for-pain-relief-in-patients-undergoing-elective-cesarean-section/ This clinical trial is focused on managing pain after a planned cesarean section, which is a surgical procedure to deliver a baby through incisions in the abdomen and uterus. The study compares two different pain management methods for women undergoing this procedure with spinal anesthesia. One method involves using a low dose of morphine, a strong pain reliever, injected into the spinal fluid. The other method uses a combination of two medications, ropivacaine and clonidine, administered through a technique called a TAP Block, which numbs the abdominal area.

The purpose of the study is to determine which method is more effective in reducing pain after surgery. Participants will receive either the morphine injection or the TAP Block with ropivacaine and clonidine. The study will monitor the level of pain experienced by participants at various times after the surgery, using a tool called the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), which helps measure pain intensity.

The trial will take place over a short period, with participants being observed for 24 hours following their cesarean section. This study aims to provide valuable information on the best approach to manage pain for women undergoing this common surgical procedure, ensuring they have a more comfortable recovery experience.

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