New study aims to ease pressure and pain during C-Sections
NCT ID NCT07567495
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will test whether adding dexmedetomidine or clonidine to standard spinal anesthesia can reduce uncomfortable pulling, tugging, and pressure sensations during cesarean delivery. About 150 pregnant women having a C-section will be randomly assigned to receive one of the two drugs along with their usual spinal anesthesia. The goal is to see if these additions improve comfort during surgery and reduce pain afterward.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Dexmedetomidine or clonidine (added to standard spinal anesthesia)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple way to make cesarean deliveries more comfortable for mothers by reducing pressure and pulling sensations during surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial (150 people) testing two drugs against each other, not a placebo. The results may not apply to all women, and the drugs could cause side effects like low blood pressure or slow heart rate.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Columbia University Irving Medical Center/NewYork Presbyterian Hospital
New York, New York, 10032, United States
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