New drug combo aims to stop spinal headaches before they start

NCT ID NCT07528118

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested two drug combinations to prevent post-dural puncture headache (PDPH) in 50 surgical patients who had experienced PDPH before. One group received aminophylline plus acetaminophen, and the other received aminophylline plus dexamethasone. The goal was to see which combination better reduced the chance and severity of headache after spinal anesthesia.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Aminophylline, Acetaminophen, Dexamethasone

What this could lead to

If successful, this could point toward a reliable way to prevent post-dural puncture headaches in people who have had them before.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The drugs also have potential side effects like allergic reactions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Post-Dural Puncture Headache intracranial hypotension prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dr.Faisal Masood Teaching Hospital, Sargodha

    Sargodha, Punjab Province, 40100, Pakistan