Spinal morphine doses compared for C-Section pain relief
NCT ID NCT07516717
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested two doses of spinal morphine (75 vs 100 micrograms) in 240 women having planned C-sections to see which provides better pain control with fewer side effects. Pain was measured using a standard scale over 24 hours after surgery. The goal is to find the best dose to improve recovery and comfort for new mothers.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- morphine
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors choose the safest, most effective dose of spinal morphine for pain relief after C-sections, improving recovery for mothers.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed Phase 4 trial with 240 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The difference between doses may be small, and side effects like nausea or itching are possible.
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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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240 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2023
- Finished
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Jul 2024
- 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 45 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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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: * Pregnant women scheduled for elective cesarean delivery under spinal anesthesia. * Age between 18 and 45 years. * ASA physical status II * Singleton term pregnancy. * Ability to provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Contraindications to spinal anesthesia. * Known allergy or hypersensitivity to morphine or opioids. * Chronic opioid use or opioid dependence. * Significant systemic disease (ASA more or equal to III). * Pregnancy complications (e.g., preeclampsia, eclampsia). * Body mass index more than 40 kg/m2. * Infection at the puncture site. * Coagulopathy or anticoagulant therapy. * Refusal to participate.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospital Universitario de Caracas
Caracas, Miranda, 1040, Venezuela
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