Effects of oral magnesium versus placebo on prevention of spinal anesthesia-induced headache after spinal anesthesia in women who undergo cesarean section

Effects of oral magnesium versus placebo on prevention of spinal anesthesia-induced headache after spinal anesthesia in women who undergo cesarean section: a double-blind randomized clinical trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20120215009014N289

Enrollment

Registered

2019-08-05

Start date

2019-05-05

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2019-10-07

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Conditions

Headache. Other headache syndromes

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: A magnesium sachet of 300 magnesium is poured onto the patient's tongue 2 hours before surgery. Intervention 2: Control group: A magnesium sachet of 300 starch is p

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Age

15 Years to 45 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age of 15 to 45 years Candidate for sectarian under spinal anesthesia

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of migraine or headache Severe preeclampsia Sensitivity of magnesium

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Assessing the headache. Timepoint: On the first, second and third days after the surgery. Method of measurement: Using visual analog scale (VAS).	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMaryam Sanatkar

Hamedan University of Medical Sciences

reihan20m@yahoo.com+98 81 3828 3939

Outcome results

None listed

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