Can blood inflammation markers predict a postdural puncture headache after cesarean section under spinal anesthesia?

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This prospective, observational study will analyze pre- and post-operative blood test data from pregnant women undergoing elective cesarean sections with spinal anesthesia to see if inflammation indices can predict postdural puncture headache. It will also explore how factors like age, BMI, birth history, and other patient characteristics relate to the risk. The goal is to identify at-risk individuals so preventive measures can be considered. The research uses standard hemogram results and clinical data collected as part of routine care at Amasya University Hospital. No experimental interventions are described beyond observational data collection.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* . Pregnant women who are of a cognitive level capable of giving informed consent
* Pregnant women aged 18-45 who have undergone elective cesarean section
* Term (37 weeks and above) pregnant women
* Patients with an American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status score of 2 (ASA II)

Exclusion Criteria:

* History of active infection or chronic inflammatory disease
* History of steroid or immunomodulatory drug use
* Presence of coagulopathy or hematological disorder
* Presence of preeclampsia/HELLP syndrome
* Those who received blood transfusions during and after surgery

Where it's running

• Amasya University Training and Research Hospital
  Amasya, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Osman O Kılınç, ass prof
• Email: zxgr03@gmail.com
• Phone: +905067352859

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.