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New study finds best drug to stop shivering after C-Section
NCT ID NCT05952752
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two medicines, dexamethasone and dexmedetomidine, to see which one better prevents shivering after a C-section done with spinal anesthesia. A total of 382 women took part. The goal was to find a safe and effective way to keep new mothers comfortable after surgery.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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382 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2023
- Finished
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Oct 2023
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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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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16 to 45 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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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: * Female * Pregnant full term * Undergoing Cesarean section * Spinal anesthesia Exclusion Criteria: * Patient refusal * General anesthesia * Contraindications for spinal anesthesia * Obstetric hemorrhagic complications as placenta accreta, previa, concealed hemorrhage * Hysterectomy
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Assiut university faculty of medicine
Asyut, Asyut Governorate, 71515, Egypt
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