Melatonin on Post Operative Pain After CS (NCT07380568) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Melatonin on Post Operative Pain After CS
Egypt60 participantsStarted 2025-10-10
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if melatonin will decrease pain after C.S. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Does melatonin lower the number of times participants need to use a rescue analgesia? What medical problems do participants have when taking melatonin? Researchers will compare different doses of melatonin to see the ideal dose to decrease pain after C.S.
Participants will:
Take melatonin 30 min before C.S and will be observed for 24 hours for pain and consumption of other analgesia
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 45 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* \- Women aged 18-40 years.
* Scheduled for elective cesarean section.
* Ability to provide informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Known hypersensitivity to melatonin or opioids
* Chronic use of analgesics, sedatives, or antidepressants.
* History of sleep disorders or psychiatric illness.
* Complicated pregnancies (e.g., preeclampsia, gestational diabetes).
* Body mass index (BMI) \> 35 kg/m².
* Emergency cesarean sections.
* Severe systemic diseases (e.g., liver or kidney dysfunction).
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?
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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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Postoperative pain intensity measured using the VAS (Visual Analogue Scale)