RecruitingNCT05804448

Effect of Altitude on Postdural Puncture Headache After Caesarean Delivery

Effect of Altitude on Postdural Puncture Headache After Caesarean Delivery: a Prospective, Multicentre Cohort Study

Sponsor

B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences

Enrollment

292 participants

Start Date

Apr 18, 2023

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Post Dural puncture headache.

Summary

The aim of this study is to examine the effects of altitude (high altitude versus low altitude) on incidence and severity of postural puncture headache (PDPH) following spinal anaesthesia for caesarean delivery. The investigators hypothesized that the risk of PDPH would be higher in highlander parturients than in lowlander parturients.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 18 Years

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This clinical trial is studying a new treatment for people with post dural puncture headache.. The study is currently recruiting participants at 2 locations. People eligible for this study include women aged 18 Years and older.

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Locations(2)

Karnali Academy of Health Sciences

Jumla, Karnali, Nepal

BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS)

Dharān, Koshi, Nepal

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