Could a simple Add-On drug make C-Section recovery smoother?
NCT ID NCT05991466
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether adding dexmedetomidine to standard spinal anesthesia or a TAP block (a type of pain injection) improves recovery quality and pain relief for women having planned C-sections. 141 full-term pregnant women participated. The goal was to see if the drug leads to better recovery scores and longer time before needing additional pain medication.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Dexmedetomidine (added to bupivacaine in spinal anesthesia or TAP block)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could lead to better recovery and longer pain relief after planned C-sections.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed Phase 4 trial, so results may not apply to all women. The drug may cause side effects like sedation or low blood pressure.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 11562, Egypt