Theophylline, Versus Sumatriptan and Gabapentin in The Treatment of Post-Dural Puncture Headache (NCT07515456) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Theophylline, Versus Sumatriptan and Gabapentin in The Treatment of Post-Dural Puncture Headache
Egypt75 participantsStarted 2024-12-01
Plain-language summary
The aim of this study is to compare the safety and efficacy of theophylline, sumatriptan, and gabapentin in the treatment of post-dural puncture headache.
Who can participate
Age range
21 Years – 50 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age from 21 to 50 years.
* Both sexes.
* American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status ≤ II.
* Patient's selection for this study will be based on clinical diagnosis suggesting post-dural puncture headache (PDPH) based on the International Headache Society criteria.
* Patients with numeric rating scale (NRS) of ≥ 5.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnant women.
* History of; chronic headache, cluster headache, migraine, convulsions, cerebrovascular accident, and previous neurological diseases.
* Signs of meningismus.
* Dysrhythmia.
* Hypertension.
* Ischemic heart disease.
* Hyperthyroidism.
* Peripheral vascular disease (ischemic colitis).
* Liver or renal impairment.
* Use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
* Use of ergotamine derivatives in the past 24 hours.
* Use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors in the last 2 weeks.
* Use of any kind of opiates.
* Allergy to the study medications and any contraindication of oral intake.
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.