Comparing two epidural medicines for moving during labor
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This trial compares two types of numbing medicine given through an epidural during labor to see which one allows you to move around more while still controlling pain. If you are having your first baby and are in early labor, this study may help you have a more comfortable and mobile birth experience.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are having your first baby.
- You are in early active labor, with your cervix less than 5 cm dilated.
- You are between 18 and 40 years old.
- You are generally healthy (classified as ASA II).
- You weigh less than 110 kg (about 242 lbs).
- You are at least 36 weeks pregnant with a single baby positioned head-down.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study is testing how well a combination of two medicines (bupivacaine and lidocaine) works for epidural pain relief during early labor. The goal is to find the best dose to help manage labor pain.
This study compares two epidural techniques for pain relief during labor in first-time mothers. It aims to see if one method provides better pain control or fewer side effects than the other.
This study tests two different epidural techniques to find the best dose of pain medicine for labor. It aims to improve comfort during childbirth.
This study compares two ways of giving an epidural (pain relief during labor) that use different sized needles. The goal is to find out if one method provides better pain relief during childbirth.
This study compares two ways of giving epidural pain relief during labor: a programmed intermittent bolus (PIEB) versus a continuous infusion (CEI). The goal is to see which method works better for managing pain in vaginal delivery.
This trial compares two ways of giving epidural pain medicine during early labor to see which provides better pain relief for first-time mothers. It may help you have fewer breakthrough pain episodes.
Hear when a new Labor Pain trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.