High altitude may raise headache risk after C-Section spinal

NCT ID NCT05804448

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study will follow 292 women having C-sections with spinal anesthesia to see if those living at high altitudes get more post-dural puncture headaches than those at low altitudes. Researchers will track headache severity and compare groups. The goal is to understand if altitude is a risk factor, which could help doctors prevent or manage these headaches better.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If altitude is confirmed as a risk factor, doctors could tailor spinal anesthesia techniques or aftercare for women living at high altitudes.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only looks for a link, so it won't directly change care. Results may not apply to all populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

intracranial hypotension Post-Dural Puncture Headache

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

POST-DURAL PUNCTURE HEADACHE

Contacts and locations

Locations

BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS)
RECRUITING

Dharān, Koshi, 56700, Nepal
Karnali Academy of Health Sciences
RECRUITING

Jumla, Karnali, 2069, Nepal

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