CompletedNot Applicable

Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block Versus Occiptal Nerve Block in Treatment of Post Dural Puncture Headache

Egypt93 participantsStarted 2017-07-14

Plain-language summary

Postdural puncture headache (PDPH) is a common complication associated with neuraxial anesthesia and diagnostic lumbar puncture (LP). PDPH is defined as a bilateral headache that develops within 7 days and disappears within 14 days after the dural puncture with a distinct postural quality. PDPH causes significant short-term disability, prevents ambulation and care of the newborn (in obstetrics), and results in a prolonged hospital stay.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 45 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: ASA I-II Patients undergoing elective cesarean section requiring spinal anesthesia, who developed PDPH during hospitalization or within days of the intrathecal block. Exclusion Criteria: * Patient refusal. * Any contraindication to regional block (coagulopathy or anticoagulant therapy). * Local scalp infection. * Nasal polyp, trauma, septal deviation or any nasal pathology. * Allergy to local anesthetics. * Pregnancy induced hypertension. * History of major psychiatric disorders. * Chronic headache. * Substance abuse. * Current opioid use.

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Numeric rating pain score

Timeframe: from intervention up to 24 hours

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03156049

SponsorAssiut University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-06-21

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