Post-Dural Puncture Headache clinical trials
The registry lists 122 studies for Post-Dural Puncture Headache across more than 10 countries. 27 are recruiting or about to start. 112 of them are mainly about Post-Dural Puncture Headache (how this is decided). Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-11-06.
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Who runs them
Tanta University (5) · Ain Shams University (5) · Zagazig University (5) · Assiut University (5) · Minia University (3) · University Hospital Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg (3) · Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne (2) · Damanhour Teaching Hospital (2)
What is being tested here
Drugs under test in Post-Dural Puncture Headache studies, those with the most open studies first. Medicines only given beside them are not counted. How drugs are counted
| Drug | Open | Phase 3 | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neostigmine | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| Sumatriptan | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Theophylline | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Ondansetron | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Gabapentin | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Oxytocin | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Ketorolac | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Glycopyrrolate | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Lidocaine | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Aminophylline | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Drug classes tested here Cholinesterase inhibitors 2 open · Bronchodilators 1 open · Phosphodiesterase inhibitors 1 open · Antiemetics 1 open · Antimuscarinics 1 open
Coming up
Studies recruiting or running, from their records. “Main data collection” ends at the primary completion date, the sponsor’s own estimate, which often moves.
The 10 nearest, phase 3 first
- Mar 2027Oral Gabapentin Versus Intravenous Neostigmine/Atropine Versus Combination of Both for Prevention of PDPH · Phase 3 · Assiut University
- Nov 2026Theophylline, Versus Sumatriptan and Gabapentin in The Treatment of Post-Dural Puncture Headache · Tanta University
- Nov 2026Ultrasonographic ONSD as a Predictor of PDPH in Spinal Anesthesia for Cesarean Delivery · Al-Azhar University
- Nov 2026Intrathecal Catheter Placement Versus Resiting Epidural Catheter After Dural Puncture in Obstetric Patients · Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
- Dec 2026Effect of Altitude on Postdural Puncture Headache After Caesarean Delivery · B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences
- Jan 2027Comparison of Nebulized Neostigmine/Atropine Versus Lignocaine in Treating Acute Post-dural Puncture Headache Following Subarachnoid Block in Parturient Undergoing Elective Cesarean Section. A Randomized, Clinical Trial. · Minia University
- Jan 2027Restrictive vs Liberal Intraoperative Fluid Strategy and Postoperative Outcomes After Elective Cesarean Section · Nigde Omer Halisdemir University
- Jan 2027Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter for Predicting Post-Dural Puncture Headache in Cesarean Section Patients · Kocaeli University
- Apr 2027Dural Puncture Epidural With 27G vs 26G Needles Versus Standard Epidural for Elective Cesarean Delivery · Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
- Jun 2027Predictive Value of ONSD and NIRS for PDPH · Ordu University
Who these studies take
Of the 15 Post-Dural Puncture Headache studies recruiting now, 7 (47%) set no upper age limit and 8 (53%) stop at 75 or younger. 1 (7%) take children under 18. 9 (60%) are for women only and 0 (0%) for men only; 0 (0%) take healthy volunteers.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 (7%) | 1 (7%) |
| 18 | 13 (87%) | 4 (27%) |
| 30 | 15 (100%) | 6 (40%) |
| 40 | 14 (93%) | 6 (40%) |
| 50 | 9 (60%) | 5 (33%) |
| 65 | 7 (47%) | 4 (27%) |
| 75 | 7 (47%) | 4 (27%) |
| 85 | 7 (47%) | 4 (27%) |
Across all 122 studies, recruiting or not: 65% stop at 75 or younger and 62% at 65; 9% take children; 59% are for women only and 0% for men only; 25% take healthy volunteers. From each study’s registry entry; the criteria on its page decide.
How long Post-Dural Puncture Headache studies take
Of 34 interventional studies with no phase under Post-Dural Puncture Headache, half reached primary completion within 9 months of starting, counting those still running.
| Start to primary completion | Every sponsor | Industry | Non-industry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interventional, no phase | 9 mo4–32 · 34 studies | — | 9 mo4–32 · 33 studies |
| Observational | 15 mo6–38 · 18 studies | — | — |
Each figure is the month by which half the studies had reached primary completion, with the range in which the middle half did. Studies still running count until their last registry update; studies that stopped early are left out. Phase 1 includes early phase 1; observational means prospective or not stated, as retrospective and cross-sectional studies date a window of data rather than a study. How these figures are worked out
What changed recently
From the registry's own updates since Oct 13, 2026.
Started recruiting1
- Epidural Hydroxyethyl Starch for Post-Dural Puncture Headache in ParturientsNov 6, 2026NCT07914790
Newly registered4
- Epidural Hydroxyethyl Starch for Post-Dural Puncture Headache in ParturientsNov 4, 2026NCT07914790
- Oral Gabapentin Versus Intravenous Neostigmine/Atropine Versus Combination of Both for Prevention of PDPHNov 4, 2026NCT07916116
- Dural Puncture Epidural With 27G vs 26G Needles Versus Standard Epidural for Elective Cesarean DeliveryOct 27, 2026NCT07897045
- Comparing Spinal, Epidural, and Dural Puncture Epidural Anesthesia for Cesarean Delivery: Hemodynamics and Block QualityOct 20, 2026NCT07883733
Studies
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- Epidural Hydroxyethyl Starch for Post-Dural Puncture Headache in ParturientsRecruitingNCT079147901 country
- Oral Gabapentin Versus Intravenous Neostigmine/Atropine Versus Combination of Both for Prevention of PDPHRecruitingNCT07916116Phase 2/31 country
- Dural Puncture Epidural With 27G vs 26G Needles Versus Standard Epidural for Elective Cesarean DeliveryNot yet recruitingNCT07897045Not applicable1 country
- Comparing Spinal, Epidural, and Dural Puncture Epidural Anesthesia for Cesarean Delivery: Hemodynamics and Block QualityNot yet recruitingNCT07883733Not applicable1 country
- Effect of Intravenous Oxytocin on Post Dural Puncture Headache After Caesarean SectionsNot yet recruitingNCT07853924Phase 4
- Effect of Altitude on Postdural Puncture Headache After Caesarean DeliveryRecruitingNCT058044481 country
- Ultrasound-assisted vs Palpation-guided Lumbar PuncturesEnrolling by invitationNCT07824284Not applicable1 country
- Comparison of Nebulized Neostigmine/Atropine Versus Lignocaine in Treating Acute Post-dural Puncture Headache Following Subarachnoid Block in Parturient Undergoing Elective Cesarean Section. A Randomized, Clinical Trial.RecruitingNCT06824025Early Phase 11 country
- Predictive Value of ONSD and NIRS for PDPHRecruitingNCT077294491 country
- Theophylline, Versus Sumatriptan and Gabapentin in The Treatment of Post-Dural Puncture HeadacheRecruitingNCT07515456Not applicable1 country
- Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter for Predicting Post-Dural Puncture Headache in Cesarean Section PatientsNot yet recruitingNCT074979451 country
- Neostigmine and Glycopyrrolate for the Treatment of Headache After Dural PunctureRecruitingNCT05116930Phase 21 country
- Restrictive vs Liberal Intraoperative Fluid Strategy and Postoperative Outcomes After Elective Cesarean SectionRecruitingNCT07440667Not applicable1 country
- Comparison of Post-Dural Puncture Headache After Spinal Anesthesia Using Median Versus Paramedian ApproachNot yet recruitingNCT07436403Not applicable1 country
- Efficacy of Sphenopalatine Block Compared to Blood Patch in the Management of Post-dural Puncture HeadachesRecruitingNCT07354464Phase 31 country
- Ultrasonographic ONSD as a Predictor of PDPH in Spinal Anesthesia for Cesarean DeliveryNot yet recruitingNCT073607561 country
- Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio and Postdural HeadacheRecruitingNCT070758741 country
- A Prospective Study of a Modified Lumbar Puncture (LP) Procedure That Reduces Post-Lumbar Puncture Headaches (PLPH) in PatientsRecruitingNCT06062446Not applicable1 country
- A Prospective Cohort Study to Evaluate the Safety, Efficacy, and Usability of the EpiZact DeviceNot yet recruitingNCT06729255Phase 41 country
- Pathophysiology and Treatment of Cerebrospinal Hypotension Exploration StudyEnrolling by invitationNCT068055911 country
- Prophylactic Intravenous Injection of Neostigmine Plus Atropine Versus Ketorolac on Post-dural Puncture Headache in Patients Undergoing Infraumbilical SurgeriesNot yet recruitingNCT06729047Phase 1/21 country
- The Freiburg Registry on SpontanEous IntercrAnial Hypotension (SIH) & Post-duraL Puncture Headache (PDPH)RecruitingNCT067117311 country
- The Blood Patch in the Management of Intracranial HypotensionRecruitingNCT064988041 country
- Contribution of Ondansetron to Preventing Post-Dural Puncture Headaches Following Spinal AnesthesiaRecruitingNCT06444737Not applicable1 country
- Intrathecal Catheter Placement Versus Resiting Epidural Catheter After Dural Puncture in Obstetric PatientsNot yet recruitingNCT05977361Not applicable
- Comparison of the Effect of Aminophylline, Magnesium Sulphate and Placebo in Prevention of Post Dural Puncture Headache in Parturient Undergoing Caesarean Section.Not yet recruitingNCT06272916
- Pathophysiological Mechanisms and Implication of Treatment in Postural Puncture HeadacheRecruitingNCT062537541 country
- The Effect of Magnesium on Post-spinal HeadachesActive, not recruitingNCT075024821 country
- Sphenopalatine Ganglion Nerve Block for Postdural Puncture Headache in ObstetricsCompletedNCT03181464Phase 41 country
- Effect of Coffee on Postdural Puncture Headache After Cesarean SectionCompletedNCT07410741Not applicable1 country
- Brochure-Supported Telemedicine Management of Postdural Puncture HeadacheCompletedNCT07708701Not applicable1 country
- Evaluation of Postoperative Hearing Loss After Spinal Anesthesia for Elective Cesarean Section in Pregnant WomenActive, not recruitingNCT076976511 country
- Spenopalatine Ganglion Block for Treatment of Post-dural Puncture HeadachesWithdrawnNCT04515901Not applicable1 country
- Factors Associated With the Onset of Chronic Headaches in Patients Who Received a Blood Patch in Post PartumCompletedNCT058883241 country
- Evaluation of Post-dural Puncture Headache in Female Patients Undergoing Obstetric and Non-obstetric SurgeryCompletedNCT069920631 country
- Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block for Post-Dural Puncture HeadacheCompletedNCT07494383Not applicable1 country
- "Isometric Lower Limbs Exercises Affect on Cardiac Parameters and Headache in Patient After Spinal Anesthesia"Active, not recruitingNCT07547150Not applicable1 country
- Comparison of Acetaminophen With Aminophylline and Aminophylline With Dexamethasone for Prophylaxis of PDPH in Patients With History of PDPH.CompletedNCT07528118Phase 21 country
- Ultrasonographic Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter in Postdural Puncture Headache DiagnosisCompletedNCT071001581 country
- Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter in Postspinal HeadacheCompletedNCT069578991 country
- Plasma Rich Fibrin Epidural Injection by Racz Catheter Versus Epidural Blood Patch in Postdural Puncture HeadacheCompletedNCT06790745Not applicable1 country
- Plasma Rich Fibrin Epidural Injection by Racz Catheter in Postdural Puncture Headache Guided Optic Nerve Sheath DiameterCompletedNCT06790758Not applicable1 country
- Caffeine Versus Placebo for Spinal HeadachesWithdrawnNCT00809627Not applicable1 country
- Evaluation of the Effectiveness and Tolerance of Tetracosactide Synacthen® in the Treatment of Post Dural Puncture Headaches (ESYBRECHE)TerminatedNCT02813655Phase 21 country
- Ondansetron and Dexamethasone for Prevention of PDPH, Nausea, and VomitingCompletedNCT07068230Phase 41 country
- Pregabalin in Treatment of Postdural Puncture HeadacheCompletedNCT06271486Phase 31 country
- Effect of Anodal Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Postdural Puncture HeadacheCompletedNCT06640634Not applicable1 country
- Nebulized Dexmedetomidine Versus Oral Sumatriptan in Treatment of Post Dural Puncture Headache in Cesarean SectionCompletedNCT06514040Not applicable1 country
- 2 Dose Neuraxial Morphine for Prevention of PDPHCompletedNCT02473276Phase 41 country
- The Occurrence of Post Dural Puncture Headache After Epidural Blood PatchCompletedNCT030806101 country