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Simple brochure and phone support may ease Post-Spinal headaches in new mothers

NCT ID NCT07708701

Disease control Sponsor: Yuzuncu Yil University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 16, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a visual brochure combined with structured telephone counseling helps women manage postdural puncture headaches after cesarean delivery under spinal anesthesia. Participants receive either standard information and follow-up calls or the brochure-supported counseling. The study measures pain severity, headache duration, and how well women follow treatment advice during the first five days after hospital discharge.

What this could mean

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Active substance
brochure-supported structured telemedicine counseling
What this could lead to
If effective, this approach could reduce headache severity and duration after spinal anesthesia, improving recovery for women after cesarean delivery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial focused on a specific complication, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is behavioral, so benefits may be modest.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

160 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2025

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 49 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women aged 18-49 years * American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status II or III * Scheduled for elective cesarean delivery under spinal anesthesia * Available for telephone follow-up after hospital discharge * Provided written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Conversion to or performance of general anesthesia * Diagnosis of panic disorder or depression * Hypertension * Circulatory or coagulation disorders * Placental abnormalities * Requirement for perioperative blood transfusion * Inability to be contacted during the follow-up period

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Conditions

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intracranial hypotension Post-Dural Puncture Headache Treatment Adherence and Compliance

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Cesarean delivery procedures Postdural puncture headache (PDPH) Treatment adherence and compliance

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Van Yuzuncu Yil University Dursun Odabas Medical Center

    Van, Van, 65040, Turkey (Türkiye)

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