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Recruiting Phase 3 NCT07661758

NCT07661758 Intravenous Lidocaine to Prevent Post-Fundal Pressure Headache During Cesarean Section

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NCT ID NCT07661758
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 3
Sponsor Tanta University
Condition Intravenous Lidocaine
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 680 participants
Start Date 2026-07-01
Primary Completion 2026-11-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex Female only
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Lidocaine IVSaline 0.9%

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

Phase 3 trials are large pivotal studies comparing the treatment to current standard of care or placebo. Your participation directly contributes to the evidence needed for regulatory approval.

This trial targets 680 participants in total. It began in 2026-07-01 with a primary completion date of 2026-11-01.

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Brief Summary

This prospective randomized controlled multicenter study will be conducted to evaluate the effects of pre-emptive IV lidocaine dose on the incidence and severity of intraoperative headache that may occur after the extra-abdominal manual uterine fundal pressure in patients undergoing cesarean section under spinal anesthesia.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Aged ≥ 18 years * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical Status II * Scheduled for elective cesarean section under spinal anesthesia Exclusion Criteria: * Patients declined to participate in the trial, * Patients with history of any type of headache, mental illness, or cerebrovascular diseases * Previous epidural insertion for painless labor or any other indications; * Patients on opioid or analgesic medications; * Those with pregnancy-induced hypertension or diabetic patients, * Allergy to lidocaine; * Contraindication or failure of spinal anesthesia.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Osama M Rehab, MD

✉ osamarehab@med.tanta.edu.eg

📞 +201095210806

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07661758 clinical trial?

This trial is open to female participants only, aged 18 Years or older, studying Intravenous Lidocaine. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT07661758 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 3 trials are large-scale studies comparing the new treatment to existing standards of care or a placebo. They provide the evidence needed for regulatory approval. This trial targets 680 participants.

Is NCT07661758 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07661758 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at osamarehab@med.tanta.edu.eg for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT07661758 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Tanta, Egypt.

Who is sponsoring the NCT07661758 clinical trial?

NCT07661758 is sponsored by Tanta University. The trial plans to enroll 680 participants.

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