CESAREAN SECTION

This study tests whether a drug called suzetrigine can help women who have a C-section avoid taking opioid painkillers. About 90 women will receive either suzetrigine or a placebo along with standard pain relief. The main goal is to see how many stay completely opioid-free for th…

This study compares two ways to manage pain after a planned C-section: a small dose of morphine given with the spinal anesthesia, or a nerve block (TAP block) using numbing medicine. About 100 women will take part, and researchers will measure pain levels, side effects, and recov…

This study looks at two ways to manage severe pain during a C-section to prevent post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Some women feel intense pain even with spinal or epidural anesthesia. The study will compare giving general anesthesia (being put to sleep) versus using IV pain…

This study tests whether music therapy, breathing exercises, or virtual reality can help women recover better after a cesarean section. About 192 new mothers will be randomly assigned to one of these treatments or standard care. The goal is to see which approach best reduces pain…

This study tests whether watching a video before a planned C-section reduces anxiety and stress more than just talking with a doctor. About 140 women having planned C-sections will be randomly assigned to get either video or verbal information. Researchers will measure anxiety wi…

This study compares two types of spinal numbing (epidural vs. dural puncture epidural) for women having a planned C-section. The goal is to see which method provides faster pain relief and keeps blood pressure more stable. 72 pregnant women will take part, and researchers will mo…

This study will look at medical records of 770 women who had C-sections in two hospitals in Assiut, Egypt, during 2026. The goal is to find out which groups of women are most likely to have C-sections and compare practices between the hospitals. The results may help reduce unnece…

This study looks at how mothers and fathers feel about the father being present or absent during a planned cesarean section. Researchers will interview 30 couples in Rome to understand their emotions and expectations. The goal is to learn how to better support families and improv…

This study will test if listening to binaural beats (special sounds that can calm the brain) can lower the amount of anxiety medication needed during a C-section done with spinal anesthesia. About 200 pregnant women having planned C-sections will be randomly assigned to listen to…

This study looks at whether a simple neck ultrasound can help predict a sudden drop in blood pressure during C-section in women with preeclampsia (a pregnancy complication involving high blood pressure). About 96 women will have their neck vein measured before receiving spinal an…