Sensory Stimuli During Cesarean Delivery (NCT07340970) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Sensory Stimuli During Cesarean Delivery
Canada310 participantsStarted 2026-05-11
Plain-language summary
This study will follow people having a planned cesarean birth with a spinal or combined spinal-epidural anesthetic. The investigators will ask what kinds of sensations participants feel during the operation, how often these happen, and whether any of the sensations feel as unacceptable or too uncomfortable.
Participants will be asked a few short questions at six set times during the surgery. Participants will also complete short questionnaires before surgery and again after birth (up to 6 months) to help us understand mood, stress, and overall wellbeing.
Who can participate
Age range
19 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Healthy pregnant patients ≥36 weeks gestational age
* ASA Physical Status Class 2-3
* Elective cesarean delivery
* Age ≥19 years
* English-speaking
Exclusion Criteria:
* Known history of chronic pain or pain disorders
* Currently taking medications with analgesic properties
* Known history of neurological conditions that may impair normal sensation
* Cesarean delivery requiring epidural top-up or de novo general anesthesia
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
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Incidence of intraoperative sensory stimuli perceived as unacceptable
Timeframe: From date of enrollment until the date of cesarean delivery completed, assessed up to 1day.