Exploring the link between circadian rhythm and pain after cesarean section
Circadian Rhythm Status and CS (Cesarean Section) Postoperative Pain
This study is testing how a woman's body clock affects pain levels after having a cesarean section to help improve pain management for new moms.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 280 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality) |
| Trial ID | NCT05446636 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to investigate the relationship between maternal circadian rhythm status and postoperative pain following cesarean section. Participants will wear a Huawei wristwatch to monitor their circadian rhythms, while their pain levels will be assessed using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) after undergoing elective cesarean sections with combined spinal-epidural anesthesia. The study focuses on women aged 20 to 45 who are at 37-42 weeks of gestation and meet specific health criteria. By analyzing the data collected, researchers hope to uncover insights that could improve pain management strategies for postpartum women.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are women aged 20 to 45 who are undergoing elective cesarean sections and meet the specified health criteria.
Not a fit: Patients with severe systemic diseases, psychiatric disorders, or those unable to cooperate with the study may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to better pain management techniques for women recovering from cesarean sections.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of using wearable technology to assess circadian rhythms in relation to postoperative pain is novel, similar studies have explored the impact of circadian rhythms on various health outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 20 to 45 * ASA(American society of anesthesiologists) status II-III * 37-42 weeks gestation * undergo elective cesarean section with subarachnoid anesthesia * participate in this study and sign informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with contraindications of combined spinal and epidural anesthesia * Patients with severe systemic disease * Alcoholism and long-term use of anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs * Patients who were unable to cooperate or refused to participate in the trial * with psychiatric disorder * researchers considered unsuitable to participate in or unable to cooperate with the study
Where this trial is running
Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality
- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University — Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, China (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Huang He, Md
- Email: huanghe@cqmu.edu.cn
- Phone: (+86)13708385559
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.