Using electrical stimulation to check epidural placement
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests if a mild electrical pulse can help confirm that an epidural catheter is in the right spot for labor pain relief. It is for pregnant women who are already getting an epidural for labor.
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Who can take part
- You are pregnant and planning to get an epidural for labor pain.
- You meet the standard safety checks for getting an epidural.
- Your platelet count is above 70,000 and your INR (a blood clotting test) is under 1.3.
- You do not have any condition that makes placing the epidural unsafe.
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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