New study aims to speed up pain relief during C-Sections

NCT ID NCT07349082

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Gadjah Mada University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two types of anesthesia for cesarean deliveries: standard epidural and a newer technique called dural puncture epidural (DPE). The goal is to see which one provides faster pain relief and better stability in blood pressure. Seventy-two pregnant women scheduled for C-sections will be randomly assigned to one of the two methods, and their pain block onset and side effects will be tracked.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If DPE works faster, it could mean quicker pain relief and more stable blood pressure during C-sections.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 72 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. Both techniques have known risks like headache or low blood pressure.

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CESAREAN SECTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Dr. Sardjito General Hospital

Sleman, DI Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Persahabatan General Hospital

Jakarta, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia

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