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Blood-Based injection may ease Post-Spinal headaches

NCT ID NCT06790758

Symptom relief Sponsor: Tanta University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether an injection of plasma-rich fibrin (a substance made from the patient's own blood) could relieve severe headaches that sometimes occur after a spinal tap or epidural. Sixty adults with this type of headache received the injection through a special catheter. Researchers measured pain levels and how long patients needed bed rest, aiming to see if the treatment provides relief.

What this could mean

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Active substance
plasma-rich fibrin
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new treatment option for severe headaches caused by spinal fluid leaks.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study without a control group, so results may not be definitive. The procedure carries risks like infection or allergic reaction.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2025

Finished

Nov 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age from 18 to 65 years. * Both sexes. * Patients suffering from severe post-dural puncture headache. Exclusion Criteria: * Uncooperative patients. * Severe comorbid conditions. * Pregnancy. * Anticoagulant therapy. * Known allergies to plasma rich fibrin components. * Body mass index (BMI) ≥35 kg/m2.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

intracranial hypotension Post-Dural Puncture Headache

As listed by the trial registrant

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Epidural Optic nerve sheath diameter Plasma rich fibrin Postdural puncture headache Racz catheter

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Tanta University

    Tanta, El-Gharbia, 31527, Egypt

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