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Caffeine and Prophylactic Noradrenaline Requirement During Cesarean Delivery
Sponsor: Cairo University
Summary
Spinal anesthesia is the preferred regional technique in obstetric practice because it provides high maternal satisfaction and eliminates the need for airway manipulation. Despite these advantages, it is frequently complicated by spinal anesthesia-induced hypotension , defined as a reduction in systolic blood pressure of more than 20% from baseline or an absolute SBP below 100 mmHg. Spinal hypotension can have serious consequences, including maternal hypoperfusion that may lead to neurological or renal dysfunction, as well as fetal acidosis and bradycardia, which can compromise neonatal outcomes. The present study aims to evaluate the effect of preoperative caffeine administration on noradrenaline requirements during spinal anesthesia in obstetric patients. Specifically, the objectives are to compare noradrenaline requirements between the study groups and to assess the incidence of hypotension in both groups.
Official title: Effect of Preoperative Oral Caffeine on Prophylactic Noradrenaline Requirement During Cesarean Delivery: A Double-blind Placebo-controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
20 Years - 40 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
62
Start Date
2026-06-16
Completion Date
2026-09-19
Last Updated
2026-06-17
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Caffeine (200 mg)
Patients will receive 200 mg oral caffeine 30 minutes before spinal anesthesia
Placebo
Patient will receive placebo capsule
Locations (1)
Cairo University Hospitals
Cairo, Egypt