C-Section pain study seeks best fentanyl dose for new moms
NCT ID NCT06355271
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing whether adding different doses of fentanyl to standard spinal anesthesia can improve pain control and recovery after planned C-sections. 63 women will receive one of three fentanyl doses (0, 10, or 20 micrograms) along with bupivacaine and morphine. Researchers will measure pain levels and recovery quality in the first 24 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
- fentanyl
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors choose the best fentanyl dose for spinal anesthesia during C-sections, leading to better pain relief and faster recovery after surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase study (63 participants) at a single hospital, so results may not apply to everyone. Adding fentanyl may increase side effects like itching or nausea.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ospedale Regionale di Bellinzona, San Giovanni
RECRUITINGBellinzona, Switzerland
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