C-Section pain study: which additive works best?

NCT ID NCT06513013

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

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether adding magnesium sulfate or neostigmine to a standard painkiller (bupivacaine) in a nerve block could improve pain relief after cesarean section. 68 women received one of the two additives, and researchers tracked their pain scores, how soon they needed extra pain medicine, and any side effects. The goal is to find a better way to manage post-surgery pain.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: magnesium sulfate and neostigmine (added to bupivacaine for a nerve block)
What this could lead to: If one works better, it could improve pain control after C-sections, reducing the need for extra painkillers and their side effects.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed Phase 2/3 trial with only 68 participants. Results may not apply to all patients, and neither drug may prove clearly better than the other.

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CESAREAN SECTION

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Women's Health Hospital, Assiut University

Asyut, Egypt

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