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Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio and Postdural Headache

Turkey (Türkiye)821 participantsStarted 2025-07-12

Plain-language summary

This study will aim to investigate whether systemic inflammatory markers-especially the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR)-obtained from preoperative complete blood counts can predict the development of post-dural puncture headache (PDPH) in obstetric patients undergoing cesarean section under spinal anesthesia.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Women aged 18 years or older * Underwent elective or emergency cesarean section under spinal anesthesia * Had complete preoperative complete blood count (CBC) data available * No known hematological or inflammatory disease * No intraoperative complications recorded * Medical records accessible for postoperative follow-up regarding PDPH symptoms Exclusion Criteria: * Age under 18 * Absence of preoperative complete blood count data * Presence of hematologic malignancy, active infection, autoimmune disease, or immunosuppressive therapy * Platelet count \<150,000/mm³ or INR \>1.5 * Incomplete or missing medical records

What they're measuring

Postdural Puncture Headache (PDPH) incidence

Timeframe: Within 10 days postoperatively

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07075874

SponsorIstinye University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-07-15

Contact for this trial

ilke dolgun

+905555485632 ilkeser2004@gmail.com

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