Which sedation drug is safer for mom and baby during C-Section?
NCT ID NCT07676955
First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two medications—dexmedetomidine and low-dose ketamine—given as a single dose before a planned C-section under spinal anesthesia. Both groups then receive a steady infusion of dexmedetomidine to keep them comfortable. Researchers will measure how well each drug sedates the mother, her blood pressure and heart rate, satisfaction scores, and the baby's health right after birth. The goal is to find which approach offers better comfort with fewer side effects for both mother and newborn.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Dexmedetomidine and ketamine
- What this could lead to
- If one drug proves better, it could improve comfort and safety for mothers undergoing planned C-sections.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial (80 people) comparing two existing drugs, so results may not apply broadly or show major differences.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 4
Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.
- Participants
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80 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2021
- Finished
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Dec 2021
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 40 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical classification status I patients * aged \>18 years scheduled for cesarean/section surgery under spinal anesthesia were enrolled to the study Exclusion Criteria: * known sensitivity or allergy to study drugs * a history of analgesic or narcotic abuse * any contraindications for spinal anesthesia * emergency cesarean/section * existing of fetal distress.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sultangazi Haseki Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Sultangazi, 34265, Turkey (Türkiye)
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