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NCT01977898 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Incidence of Headache Following an Unintentional Dural Puncture

A NA study, sponsored by Northwestern University.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
68
Enrollment target

NCT01977898: Completed NA study, sponsored by Northwestern University.

NCT01977898 is a NA study that has completed, run by Northwestern University. The registered enrollment target is 68 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (95% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT01977898, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Northwestern University.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
68 participants
Enrollment target

Study 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.

Primary Outcome

Participants who report post dural puncture headaches from delivery to postpartum day 5

Interventions

  • DRUG Saline
  • DRUG Morphine

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 68 participants
Start Date 2011-11
Est. Completion 2019-03-01
Phase NA
Northwestern University

1,209 total trials

What the finished NCT01977898 record still lists

NCT01977898 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 68 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (95% lower).

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

NCT01977898 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT01977898 about?

NCT01977898 is a clinical study titled "Incidence of Headache Following an Unintentional Dural Puncture". 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.

What is the current status of trial NCT01977898?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 68 participants. The study started on 2011-11. Estimated completion is 2019-03-01.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01977898?

The interventions under investigation include: Saline (DRUG), Morphine (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01977898?

This trial is sponsored by Northwestern University, which has 1,209 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How this trial's enrollment target compares

Where NCT01977898's enrollment target sits among peer trials

68 1133rd of 2000 higher than 862 of 2,000 other NA trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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