Theophylline, Versus Sumatriptan and Gabapentin in The Treatment of Post-Dural Puncture Headache

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age21-50
SponsorTanta University

About this trial

The aim of this study is to compare the safety and efficacy of theophylline, sumatriptan, and gabapentin in the treatment of post-dural puncture headache.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Age from 21 to 50 years.

Both sexes.

American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status ≤ II.

Patient's selection for this study will be based on clinical diagnosis suggesting post-dural puncture headache (PDPH) based on the International Headache Society criteria.

Disqualifiers

Pregnant women.

History of; chronic headache, cluster headache, migraine, convulsions, cerebrovascular accident, and previous neurological diseases.

Signs of meningismus.

Dysrhythmia.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Theophylline
  • Sumatriptan
  • Gabapentin

Treatment groups

75 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators