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NCT Number: NCT02122419

The Effect of Patient Position on Postdural Puncture Headache

We aimed to investigate the association between the position in which spinal anesthesia was performed and postdural puncture headache occurrence.

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Key information

Conditions

Pregnancy Headache Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–45 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Education and Research Hospital

Ankara, 06110, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Records of patients who underwent caesarean section between January, 2013 and November, 2013 with spinal anesthesia will be retrospectively examined. Demographic data of patients, comorbid diseases, position of patient while performing spinal anesthesia, the number of spinal puncture attempts will be recorded.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Patients older than 18 years were included

Exclusion criteria

  • Conversion to general anesthesia was the exclusion criteria.

Treatment and study plan

lateral

Other

spinal anesthesia performed during lateral position

sitting

Other

spinal anesthesia performed during sitting position

Primary outcomes

  1. postdural puncture headache

    Time frame: postoperative first day

    patient records will be evaluated regarding post dural puncture headache

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Education and Research Hospital

Other Gov

Registry information

Official study title

Phase IV Study of Application Position During Spinal Anesthesia

Important dates

Study start
2014
Primary completion
2014
Study completion
2014
First posted
Apr 24, 2014
Registry last updated
Aug 5, 2015

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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