Which drug best stops spinal headaches? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07515456

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares three medications—theophylline, sumatriptan, and gabapentin—to see which works best for post-dural puncture headache, a severe headache that can occur after a spinal tap or epidural. Researchers will enroll 75 adults aged 21 to 50 who have this type of headache. The goal is to find the safest and most effective treatment to reduce pain and shorten hospital stays.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

intracranial hypotension Post-Dural Puncture Headache

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  • Tanta University

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    Tanta, El-Gharbia, 31527, Egypt

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