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Effect of perioperative Dexmedetomidine intervention on postpartum depression in cesarean section women: a multi-center, randomized, double-blind, controlled study

Effect of perioperative Dexmedetomidine intervention on postpartum depression in cesarean section women: a multi-center, randomized, double-blind, controlled study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2200057213
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2022-03-03
Start date
2022-07-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-10-09

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

Conditions

Postpartum Depression

Interventions

Experimental group:Dexmedetomidine 0.5ug/kg +0.9% normal saline was injected intravenously to 20ml for 10min
Control group:0.9% normal saline was injected intravenously to 20ml for 10min

Sponsors

Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 45 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Cesarean section with lumbar anesthesia; 2. Aged >=18 years; 3. ASA class II; 4. Gestation >=28 weeks; 5. Request postoperative analgesic treatment; 6. Preoperative Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale (EPDS) score >=10; 7. The puerpera can communicate well with the interviewees, voluntarily participate in this study and sign relevant informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Allergic to a2-receptor agonists; 2. The estimated intraoperative blood loss was more than 800 ml; 3. Preoperative heart rate less than 50 beats/min, abnormal cardiac conduction or rhythm; 4. Hypotension (systolic blood pressure less than 90 MMHG and/or diastolic pressure less than 60 MMHG); 5. Unstable mental illness or depressive illness; 6. A history of abuse of psychotropic drugs and alcohol; 7. Long-term use of certain medications in the 6 months prior to the study; 8. Participate in other clinical drug experiments; 9. Cases deemed inappropriate for collection by the investigator.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Incidence of postpartum depression;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactWang Saiying, Duan Kaiming

Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University

1292014954@qq.com+86 15294192215

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026