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Blood patch after childbirth: could it lead to chronic headaches?

NCT ID NCT05888324

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at 98 women who had a blood patch to treat severe headaches caused by an accidental spinal fluid leak during labor. Researchers wanted to see if certain factors during the blood patch procedure were linked to headaches that last 1 to 6 months. The goal is to better understand and possibly prevent long-term headaches in the future.

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Study facts

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Participants

98 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2023

Finished

Jun 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Vaginal delivery or caesarean section with epidural at the Port Royal maternity ward

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age greater than or equal to 18 years old, * Vaginal delivery or caesarean section with epidural at the Port Royal maternity ward, * Collection of non-opposition after oral and written information, Exclusion Criteria: * Patient under curatorship or guardianship * Not speaking/understanding French * BP performed in another indication * Benefiting from the AME (state medical aid)

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

headache disorder intracranial hypotension Post-Dural Puncture Headache

As listed by the trial registrant

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Blood patch Post-dural puncture headache

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Port-Royal Maternity ward - Cochin Hopsital - APHP

    Paris, Île-de-France Region, 75014, France

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