Check if an epidural catheter restarts its function
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a gentle electrical stimulation method to see whether an epidural (or epidural+spinal) pain catheter is working again during labor or after birth. If successful, it could help clinicians confirm the catheter is functioning properly and improve pain control.
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Who can take part
- You are a person assigned female at birth, age 18 or older
- You are generally healthy (ASA I or II)
- You have had a vaginal birth or a C-section, and you have an epidural or epidural+spinal catheter
- You have an upcoming procedure where you will need epidural or epidural+spinal anesthesia for pain
- You can safely receive regional anesthesia (no reason doctors must avoid it)
- You are not allergic to lidocaine, bupivacaine, or fentanyl, and you are not using sedatives or opioids
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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