NCT07851441 Prevalence of Pain During Cesarean Section
| NCT ID | NCT07851441 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Women's Hospital HUS |
| Condition | Cesarean Birth |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 200 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-10-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2027-08-31 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.
This trial targets 200 participants in total. It began in 2026-10-01 with a primary completion date of 2027-08-31.
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Brief Summary
200 parturients coming for an elective cesarean delivery will receive a standard neuraxial anesthesia for the operation consisting of a spinal anesthetic and an epidural catheter (combined spinal epidural anaesthesia). The parturients are asked a verbal rating by a paper form within 2 hours after the operation asking if they experienced pain during surgery (none; at times; half the time; most of the time; all the time). Additionally the intensity of the pain that was potentially experienced is asked on a 0-10 numeral rating scale (0= no pain; 10 = worst possible pain). The primary outcome of the study is the proportion of parturients reporting either existence of some pain (answer other than "none" to the question asking about pain during surgery) OR reporting maximum pain during surgery of 4 or more on the 0-10 NRS scale. The observed outcome is compared against the previously reported incidense of 18 % when using combied spinal epidural anesthesia for the cesarean section.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Elective cesarean delivery * Speaks and reads sufficient Finnish to understand the concent forms and fill the questionnaire. * Volunteers to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Planned anaesthesia mode other than combined-spinal epidural anaesthesia for any reason.
Contact & Investigator
Merja Kokki, MD PhD Professor
STUDY DIRECTOR
University of Eastern Finland
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07851441 clinical trial?
This trial is open to female participants only, aged 18 Years or older, studying Cesarean Birth. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07851441 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07851441 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at terhi.m.kivela@pohde.fi for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07851441 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Helsinki, Finland, Kuopio, Finland, Oulu, Finland.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07851441 clinical trial?
NCT07851441 is sponsored by Women's Hospital HUS. The principal investigator is Merja Kokki, MD PhD Professor at University of Eastern Finland. The trial plans to enroll 200 participants.