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NCT01812057 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 4

Dexamethasone for Post-cesarean Delivery Pain

A Phase 4 study, sponsored by Duke University.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 4
Development phase
53
Enrollment target

NCT01812057 is a Phase 4 study that has completed, run by Duke University. The registered enrollment target is 53 participants.

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The verdict

NCT01812057, a Phase 4 study, has completed, sponsored by Duke University.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 4
Development phase
53 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare post-cesarean section consumption of pain medication between two groups of patients undergoing scheduled cesarean section at term gestation who receive a single-dose of intraoperative steroid (dexamethasone 8 milligrams) versus placebo at 24 hours after surgery. The hypothesis is that a single perioperative dose of dexamethasone 8 mg will significantly reduce postoperative opioid consumption at 24 h in women having cesarean delivery under spinal anesthesia.

Interventions

  • DRUG Placebo
  • DRUG Dexamethasone

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 53 participants
Start Date 2012-12
Est. Completion 2016-09-21
Phase Phase 4

Sponsor

Duke University

1,725 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01812057

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01812057 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 4. The registered enrollment target is 53 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Duke University, which has 1,725 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.

NCT01812057 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT01812057 about?

NCT01812057 is a clinical study titled "Dexamethasone for Post-cesarean Delivery Pain". The purpose of this study is to compare post-cesarean section consumption of pain medication between two groups of patients undergoing scheduled cesarean section at term gestation who receive a single-dose of intraoperative steroid (dexamethasone 8 milligrams) versus placebo at 24 hours after surger...

What is the current status of trial NCT01812057?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 53 participants. The study started on 2012-12. Estimated completion is 2016-09-21.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01812057?

The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DRUG), Dexamethasone (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01812057?

This trial is sponsored by Duke University, which has 1,725 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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