Blood patch after childbirth: could it lead to chronic headaches?
NCT ID NCT05888324
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 98 women who had a blood patch to treat severe headaches caused by an accidental spinal fluid leak during labor. Researchers wanted to see if certain factors during the blood patch procedure were linked to headaches that last 1 to 6 months. The goal is to better understand and possibly prevent long-term headaches in the future.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Port-Royal Maternity ward - Cochin Hopsital - APHP
Paris, Île-de-France Region, 75014, France
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