Testing catheter depth for labor pain relief
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares two different depths for placing an epidural catheter (a tiny tube that delivers pain medicine) to see which provides better pain relief during labor. It uses a modern pump method called PIEB that gives regular small doses of medicine without needing to press a button.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 45 years old.
- You are 37 to 42 weeks pregnant with a single, healthy baby.
- Your cervix is less than 3 cm dilated and you want an epidural for labor pain.
- Your labor pain score is more than 3 out of 10.
- You have an ASA physical status of I or II (generally healthy or mild health issues).
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 40 or less.
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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