CompletedNot Applicable

Factors Associated With the Onset of Chronic Headaches in Patients Who Received a Blood Patch in Post Partum

France98 participantsStarted 2023-06-06

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to identify possible links between conditions for carrying out a blood patch (BP) to treat accidental post dural puncture acute headache (PDPH) in the early post partum period and occurrence of chronic headaches at 1 and 6 months.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Age greater than or equal to 18 years old, * Vaginal delivery or caesarean section with epidural at the Port Royal maternity ward, * Collection of non-opposition after oral and written information, Exclusion Criteria: * Patient under curatorship or guardianship * Not speaking/understanding French * BP performed in another indication * Benefiting from the AME (state medical aid)

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

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?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Description of the conditions of the accidental breach

Timeframe: Immediately after BloodPatch procedure

Time to onset

Timeframe: Immediately after BloodPatch procedure

Positional

Timeframe: Immediately after BloodPatch procedure

Neck pain

Timeframe: Immediately after BloodPatch procedure

Analog visual scale (AVS)

Timeframe: Immediately after BloodPatch procedure

Neurosensory disorders

Timeframe: Immediately after BloodPatch procedure

Completion time after childbirth

Timeframe: Immediately after BloodPatch procedure

Volume injected

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05888324

SponsorAssistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-04-23

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Description of the conditions of the accidental breach

Timeframe: Immediately after BloodPatch procedure

Time to onset

Timeframe: Immediately after BloodPatch procedure

Positional

Timeframe: Immediately after BloodPatch procedure

Neck pain

Timeframe: Immediately after BloodPatch procedure

Analog visual scale (AVS)

Timeframe: Immediately after BloodPatch procedure

Neurosensory disorders

Timeframe: Immediately after BloodPatch procedure

Completion time after childbirth

Timeframe: Immediately after BloodPatch procedure

Volume injected