Pain relief study for normal labor
Treatments studied
Part of Pain, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial compares a single injection of pain medicine into the spinal fluid to other methods during normal labor. It aims to see how well it works for women in active labor with a single, full-term baby in head-down position.
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Who can take part
- You have a healthy pregnancy with no major complications.
- You are in active labor with your cervix dilated more than 5 centimeters.
- You are carrying one full-term baby in head-down position.
- You do not have bleeding problems or take blood thinners.
- There is no infection where the injection would be given.
- You are not allergic to any of the study medicines.
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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