New study tests if putting moms to sleep during C-Section stops PTSD
NCT ID NCT07334418
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at mothers who feel severe pain during a C-section despite spinal or epidural anesthesia. It compares giving general anesthesia versus extra pain medicine to see which better prevents post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The goal is to find a way to reduce trauma and improve recovery for 600 women undergoing non-emergency C-sections.
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Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
RECRUITINGPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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