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N/A N=63 Randomized Double-blind Treatment

Incidence of Headache Following an Unintentional Dural Puncture

Postdural Puncture Headache · Post-Lumbar Puncture Headache · Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks

Enrolled (actual)
63
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Apr 2021
Primary outcome: Primary: Participants Who Report Post Dural Puncture Headaches — 21; 27 Participants — p=.877

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Morphine (Drug); Saline (Drug)
Age
Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
Female
Sponsor
Northwestern University
Primary completion
Mar 2019

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Participants Who Report Post Dural Puncture Headaches
21; 27 .877
SECONDARY
Severity of Post Dural Puncture Headache
7; 7.5 .499
SECONDARY
Treatment Method for Headache
11; 10; 9; 16; 1; 1 .463
SECONDARY
Number of Participants With Cranial Nerve Symptoms
13; 24; 1; 0; 7; 3 .0463 sig
SECONDARY
Repeat Epidural Blood Patch
1; 1 .525
SECONDARY
Presenting Day of Headache
9; 11; 8; 8; 1; 4 0.691
SECONDARY
Number of Participants With Duration in Days of Headache After Unintentional Dural Puncture.
4; 8; 5; 9; 7; 4 0.610
SECONDARY
Greatest Level of Headache Pain Experienced With the Unintentional Dural Puncture
7; 7.5 .499
SECONDARY
Intrathecal Catheter Dwell Time
418; 427 .06
SECONDARY
Intrathecal Infusion Volume
12.9; 16.2 .31
SECONDARY
Mode of Delivery
24; 29; 3; 5

Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the use of intrathecal morphine administration following an unintentional dural puncture, to decrease the incidence of post dural puncture headaches (PDPH) in obstetric patients.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Postpartum patients following vaginal delivery
  • Unintentional dural puncture
  • Functioning intrathecal catheter
  • Patients must be 18 years of age or older
  • English speaking.

Exclusion Criteria

  • History of previous PDPH
  • Body mass index BMI > 40 kg/m2
  • History of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
  • Morphine allergy
  • Patients who receive Cesarean delivery
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01977898). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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