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Sleep hormone melatonin tested as painkiller for C-Section moms

NCT ID NCT07380568

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

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tests whether taking melatonin before a planned C-section can lower pain afterward. Sixty women will receive either 5 mg, 10 mg, or a placebo pill one hour before surgery. Researchers will track pain levels, how soon they need extra pain relief, and any side effects over 24 hours.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Melatonin
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to reduce pain after C-section and cut down on opioid use.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial with only 60 participants. Melatonin may not reduce pain significantly, and side effects like drowsiness or dizziness are possible.

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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

Oct 2025

Finished

Apr 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * \- Women aged 18-40 years. * Scheduled for elective cesarean section. * Ability to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Known hypersensitivity to melatonin or opioids * Chronic use of analgesics, sedatives, or antidepressants. * History of sleep disorders or psychiatric illness. * Complicated pregnancies (e.g., preeclampsia, gestational diabetes). * Body mass index (BMI) \> 35 kg/m². * Emergency cesarean sections. * Severe systemic diseases (e.g., liver or kidney dysfunction).

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Conditions

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agnosia

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Cesarean section pain Pain after surgery Pain management

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Benha University Hospital

    Banhā, Egypt

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