Cesarean delivery

This study tested a procedure called the Hamilton maneuver (membrane sweep) in 71 first-time mothers to see if it could shorten early labor and reduce the need for C-sections. The procedure involves gently separating the amniotic sac from the uterus to encourage labor. Researcher…

This study will test whether watching a short educational video or having a standard talk with a doctor is better at reducing anxiety and stress in women scheduled for a planned cesarean delivery. 140 women will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups. Their anxiety levels …

This trial tests whether aromatherapy with rose oil or a massage using that oil can reduce pain, anxiety, and discomfort in women after a cesarean delivery. About 90 first-time mothers will be randomly assigned to receive one of these treatments or a placebo. The goal is to see i…

This study looked at whether giving a single dose of the steroid dexamethasone after a cesarean delivery can reduce pain and improve recovery. 87 women who had a planned C-section under spinal anesthesia received either dexamethasone or a placebo right after delivery. Researchers…

This study tested two different doses of a painkiller called ketorolac given through an IV after cesarean delivery. 125 women having planned C-sections took part. The goal was to see which dose provides better pain relief as part of a standard pain management plan.

This study looked at 60 women having planned cesarean deliveries to compare two pain relief methods: giving morphine through the spinal needle versus a numbing injection near the belly muscles. The main goal was to see how many women needed extra pain medicine in the first 24 hou…

This study aimed to find the right dose of a spinal anesthesia drug (bupivacaine) for women with a BMI over 50 undergoing a planned C-section. Researchers tested different doses in 45 women to see which dose worked best without needing extra pain relief. The goal is to improve sa…

This study compared two pain medicines given during scheduled C-sections: a spinal injection of morphine or an IV dose of methadone. The goal was to see which approach reduced the need for extra painkillers in the first two days after delivery. Thirty women participated, and rese…

This study looked at whether playing music to women after a cesarean delivery can help reduce pain, increase comfort, and improve bonding with their newborn. Sixty-two women who had a C-section were randomly assigned to either listen to a specific type of music (Acemaşiran mode) …

This study looked at whether adding a numbing injection into the wound and a steroid medication during a planned C-section could lower the number of women experiencing severe pain after surgery. The researchers compared pain scores before and after making this change in 100 women…

This study looks at how weight gain during pregnancy affects spinal anesthesia in planned C-sections. Researchers will watch 200 pregnant women and record how the anesthesia works and how their bodies respond. No extra treatments or procedures are given—only routine care. The goa…

This completed study analyzed data from 183 women who had a C-section under spinal anesthesia with a standard dose of bupivacaine. Researchers wanted to see if the mother's height, weight, or baby's size affected how high the numbness spread. The goal is to help doctors predict a…

This study reviewed the records of 362 women who had a C-section under spinal anesthesia. Researchers wanted to see if using a higher dose of the anesthetic bupivacaine (within the usual range) led to more areas of the body being numbed. The goal is to help doctors choose the saf…

This completed study looked at 94 women who had a planned C-section under spinal anesthesia. Doctors compared two drugs used to prevent low blood pressure: a continuous drip of phenylephrine versus bolus injections of ephedrine. The main goal was to see which approach led to heal…

This completed study followed 477 women in Denmark who had a planned cesarean delivery. Researchers used text-message surveys to track pain levels, medication use, and how pain affected daily life over several months. The goal was to better understand how common persistent pain i…