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Comparing Prophylactic Intravenous Pethidine and Intrathecal Pethidine in Preventing Post Spinal Shivering in Caesarean Section
Sponsor: Alexandria University
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the effect of IV pethidine and intrathecal pethidine on the incidence, onset, duration, and intensity of shivering in females undergoing caesarean section. The main question it aims to answer is: which route is more efficacious in preventing shivering. Researchers will compare IV pethidine and intrathecal pethidine to see their effects on post spinal shivering, their effects on hemodynamic stability, nausea, vomiting, and sedation.
Official title: Comparison of Prophylactic Intravenous Pethidine Versus Intrathecal Pethidine in Preventing Post Spinal Shivering in Caesarean Section
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
20 Years - 40 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
86
Start Date
2024-12-10
Completion Date
2025-03
Last Updated
2025-01-15
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Pethidine Hydrochloride 50 Mg/mL Solution for Injection
Pethidine will be administered intravenously in group A 0.5 mg/kg as premedication
Pethidine Hydrochloride 50 Mg/mL Solution for Injection administered intrathecally
0.2 mg/kg pethidine in trathecally will be administered with bupivacaine 0.5% in group B
Locations (1)
El-Shatby University Hospital
Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt