Doctors test drug to stop uncontrollable shaking during childbirth

NCT ID NCT04730609

Summary

This study aims to find the best dose of a medication called dexmedetomidine to stop shivering in women having planned C-sections. Researchers will enroll 40 women who experience moderate to severe shivering during their procedure. They will test different doses to find the one that stops shivering within 5 minutes for 90% of patients, while also monitoring effects on heart rate and sedation.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Mayo Clinic in Rochester

    RECRUITING

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

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