Testing a method to reactivate epidural pain relief
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a method to check if an epidural catheter (a small tube that delivers pain medicine near your spine) is still working properly, potentially helping to improve pain relief during labor or after delivery. Participation involves a small electrical stimulation test to see if the catheter can be reactivated, which may help you avoid needing a new one.
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Who can take part
- You must be a woman aged 18 or older
- You should be in good overall health (classified as ASA I or II)
- You must have recently given birth (vaginally or by C-section) or be scheduled for a procedure that uses epidural anesthesia
- You need to have an epidural or combined spinal-epidural (CSE) catheter in place or planned
- You must not have any allergies to lidocaine, bupivacaine, or fentanyl
- You must not have conditions that make epidural anesthesia unsafe, such as abnormal spine anatomy, nerve problems in the lower back, or implanted electronic devices
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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