Epidural pain relief and lung function in pregnant women
Part of Lungs & breathing, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at how epidural pain relief during labor affects the way air moves through the lungs. It uses a special belt to measure lung activity, which may help doctors understand how to better care for mothers during childbirth.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 36 weeks pregnant (full-term).
- You are generally healthy (classified as ASA I or II).
- You do not have a body mass index (BMI) over 35 before pregnancy.
- You are not allergic to the medicines used in epidurals (levobupivacaine, lidocaine, sufentanil).
- You do not have any pregnancy complications like pre-eclampsia, respiratory diseases, or severe psychiatric conditions.
- You are not pregnant with twins, do not have a pacemaker or ICD, and have no skin issues where the belt will be placed.
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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