Epidural Drip vs. Intermittent Doses for Women in Labor
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of giving epidural pain medicine during labor—continuous drip versus intermittent doses. It is for women who have given birth before and are in early labor with a single, head-down baby.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have had at least one baby before.
- You are at full term (37 weeks or more) with a single baby.
- Your baby is head-down (vertex position).
- You are in early labor with your cervix dilated less than 6 cm.
- You are requesting an epidural for pain relief, and your pain is more than 4 out of 10.
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 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.
This study compares two different ways of delivering pain medication through an epidural (a needle in your lower back) during labor. Both methods let you control additional doses yourself. The trial tests which approach works better for managing labor pain.
This study compares two ways of giving pain relief medicine during labor through an epidural. It aims to find out which method works better and is safer for mothers and babies.
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 study compares two types of epidural techniques for pain relief during labor in first-time mothers. The goal is to see which method works better while keeping you and your baby safe.
This trial compares a newer epidural method called dural puncture epidural with the standard epidural technique to see which provides better pain relief for women during labor.
Hear when a new Breakthrough Pain trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.