CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of Lidocaine Infusion on Neuraxial Opioid-induced Pruritus After Cesarean Section

Egypt136 participantsStarted 2024-01-29

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to assess the efficacy and potency of lidocaine infusion as a preventive measure on pruritus response after injection of 200 micro gram morphine with bupivacaine subarachnoid block, spinal anesthesia, in cesarean section.

Who can participate

Age range20 Years – 40 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age from 20 to 40 years. * Weight from 50 to 90 kg. * Women undergoing Cesarean section. Exclusion Criteria: * Patient with known allergies to lidocaine. * Preexisting pruritus. * Coexisting skin disorders. * Contraindications to spinal anesthesia. * Preeclampsia. * Eclampsia. * Major systemic diseases. * Refusal to participate. * Uses of any current drugs have potential effects on post-operative itching as steroidal ,nonsteroidal ,ondanstern, propofol, midazolam during study period.

What they're measuring

The incidence of pruritis

Timeframe: 24 hours postoperatively

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06225323

SponsorAswan University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-04-30

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