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Comparison of the effect of spine flexion on the incidence of headache: An observational study

Comparison of the effect of spine flexion on the incidence of Post dural puncture headache: A prospective randomized double-blind observational study.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2018/05/014153
Enrollment
160
Registered
2018-05-25
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: null- Patients undergoing caesarean section and other gynaecological procedures under subarachnoid block

Interventions

Intervention1: Subaracahnoid block in flexed hip at 90 degrees: Single dose of Subarachnoid block given using 0.5% Bupivacine with 26 gauge quincke needle in lateral recumbent position Control Interve

Sponsors

Dr Akshay Uday Shetty
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: ASA physical status I - II

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: ASA physical status III or IV History of migraine headache, otolaryngological, ophthalmological and neurological problems those who refuse consent

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
to compare the incidence of PDPH in patients with flexed spine or flexed hip during administration of subarachnoid blockTimepoint: At 24 hours 48 hours 72 hours and on the seventh postoperative day

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Number of attempts at subarachnoid block assessed by both the number of skin punctures and needle passages. Timepoint: at the time of administration of SAB;Severity of PDPH assessed by NRS and time of onset of PDPHTimepoint: 24 hours, 48 hours, 72 hours and 7th day;the association between number of attempts at SAB and incidence of PDPHTimepoint: 1 year

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Akshay Uday Shetty

SDMCMS and H

drharryhegde@yahoo.co.in9480724841

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026