A shot to stop the shakes: which drug wins for C-Section comfort?
NCT ID NCT07784556
First seen Aug 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a single low dose of ketamine or tramadol, given right after delivery, can prevent the shivering that often follows spinal anesthesia during a planned C-section. About 70 women having elective C-sections will receive one of the two drugs, and researchers will track how many develop shivering and how severe it is. The goal is to find a better way to keep mothers comfortable and stable during surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- ketamine and tramadol
- What this could lead to
- If ketamine proves more effective, it could become a preferred option for preventing shivering during C-sections under spinal anesthesia, improving patient comfort.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, phase 2 trial, so results may not apply to all patients. Both drugs can have side effects, and the optimal dose or timing may vary.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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70 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2024
- Finished
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Sep 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 45 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: ASA-2 and ASA-3 patients Undergoing Elective C-Section Exclusion Criteria: ASA-4 and above Emergency C-Section Cases
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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KRL hospital islamabad
Islamabad, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan
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KRL hospital islamabad
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, 46000, Pakistan
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