Could a simple steroid ease Post-C-Section pain?
NCT ID NCT07257406
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looked at whether giving a single dose of the steroid dexamethasone after a cesarean delivery can reduce pain and improve recovery. 87 women who had a planned C-section under spinal anesthesia received either dexamethasone or a placebo right after delivery. Researchers measured pain scores when patients first got out of bed, about 6 hours after surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Dexamethasone
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this could offer a low-cost, low-side-effect option to improve pain control after cesarean delivery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with 87 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. Dexamethasone may not significantly reduce pain compared to standard care.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU Sainte-Justine
Montreal, Quebec, H2V 4K8, Canada
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