Spinal morphine for better labor pain relief
Treatments studied
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding a small dose of morphine into the spinal fluid improves pain relief from an epidural during labor. If you are having your first baby and want pain relief, you may be able to take part.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older and pregnant with your first baby.
- Your pregnancy is at least 37 weeks along (full term).
- You are asking for pain relief during labor and have no medical reason to avoid a spinal injection.
- Your cervix is dilated 6 centimeters or less at your last check.
- You do not have certain health conditions like chronic pain, opioid issues, diabetes, sleep apnea, or severe obesity.
- You have not received morphine by injection in the last 12 hours or fentanyl in the last 4 hours.
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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