New study tests safer pain relief after c-section to reduce opioid use

NCT ID NCT05405049

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Ataturk University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study compared two methods of pain relief after cesarean section: injecting numbing medicine into the belly and surgical wound versus giving morphine through a spinal injection. The goal was to see which approach reduces the need for extra painkillers in the first 24 hours. The trial involved 46 pregnant women undergoing planned C-sections, and researchers measured pain scores at rest and during movement.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Morphine and bupivacaine (local anesthetics)
What this could lead to: If this approach works well, it could offer a safer, effective way to manage pain after C-section without needing strong opioids.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 46 participants, so results may not apply to all women. Pain relief methods can vary in effectiveness from person to person.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia pain agnosia

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Contacts and locations

Locations

Atatürk üniversty medicine school

Erzurum, YAKUTİYE, 25100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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