The oxygenation of the brain during normal, non-acute caesarean section and the influence of ephedrine versus phenylephrine.

Phase 1

• Conditions: Elective ceasarean section; MedDRA version: 14.1Level: LLTClassification code 10036565Term: Pregnancy normalSystem Organ Class: 10036585 - Pregnancy, puerperium and perinatal conditions; Therapeutic area: Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment [E] - Anesthesia and Analgesia [E03]

• Registration Number: EUCTR2011-006103-35-DK
• Lead Sponsor: æstved hospital

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2012-01-26
• Last Update Posted: 10 August 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot Recruiting
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 24

Inclusion Criteria

Healthy pregnant women at term
Over 18 years old
ASA 1-2
Undergoing elective caesarean section

Are the trial subjects under 18? no
Number of subjects for this age range:
F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) yes
F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range 24
F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) no
F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range

Exclusion Criteria

Allergic reactions to ephedrine or phenylephrine
High blood levels of bilirubin
HELPP syndrome
Preeclampsia (pregnancy-induced hypertension)
Non-singleton pregnancies.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional clinical trial of medicinal product
• Study Design: Not specified