Role of Dexamethasone in Transversus Abdominis Plane Block After Cesarean Section
Launched by ASWAN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL · Dec 6, 2018
Trial Information
Current as of July 05, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
The pain and discomfort following cesarean delivery are mostly due to the abdominal wall incision and dissection of muscles; it delays early ambulation and breastfeeding. This can lead to postoperative complications such as thromboembolic disorders. So, providing an effective and safe postoperative analgesic method seems to be mandatory. Opioid analgesia remains the most effective means of relieving pain in a wide variety of conditions; however, it may cause adverse effects such as nausea, vomiting, pruritus, urinary retention, and respiratory depression. As the analgesia and the side effec...
Gender
FEMALE
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • healthy parturient (ASA I and II) scheduled to undergo LSCS under spinal anesthesia
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Participants had known sensitivity to bupivacaine
- • patient refusal,
- • localized infection over injection point
- • patients with significant coagulopathies and
- • with contraindications to regional anesthesia,
- • patients with heart diseases, altered renal or liver functions,
- • psychological disorders, patients with pregnancy-induced hypertension and
- • gestational diabetes, chronic use of pain medications,
About Aswan University Hospital
Aswan University Hospital is a leading medical institution in Egypt dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative research and clinical trials. Affiliated with Aswan University, the hospital provides a multidisciplinary approach to patient care, integrating education, research, and clinical practice. With state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to ethical standards, Aswan University Hospital aims to enhance medical knowledge and improve patient outcomes by actively participating in clinical trials across various therapeutic areas. The institution fosters collaboration among healthcare professionals, researchers, and academic partners to drive scientific discovery and contribute to the global medical community.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Aswan, , Egypt
Patients applied
Trial Officials
hany f sallam, md
Principal Investigator
Aswan University Hospital
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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