CompletedNot Applicable

Comparison of Two Spinal Needles Regarding Postdural Puncture Headache

Turkey (Türkiye)256 participantsStarted 2013-06

Plain-language summary

The aim of the study is to observe the rate of postdural puncture headache observed after spinal anesthesia in cesarean section patients. Two kind of spinal anesthesia needles will be used: 1. 26 Gauge Quincke (cutting-tip needle) 2. 26 Gauge Atraucan (atraumatic needle) The investigators will observe: 1. Number of spinal punctures 2. Time required for the spinal anesthesia procedure Patients will be evaluated after 7 days for: 1. Headache 2. Backache

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 40 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant female patients between 18-40 years old undergoing cesarean section * Patient accepting spinal anesthesia Exclusion Criteria: * Infection at the spinal needle insertion cite * Coagulability disorder * Patient not accepting the procedure

What they're measuring

Postdural Puncture Headache in Patients Receiving Spinal Anesthesia for Cesarean Section

Timeframe: 1 week

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01821807

SponsorAdiyaman University Research Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2013-07

Results submitted2013-08-05

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