Epidural catheter height in labor: a comparison
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests whether placing the epidural catheter at a higher or lower spot in your back gives better pain relief during labor. It aims to find the most effective approach for women who choose an epidural.
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Who can take part
- Choose to have an epidural for labor pain
- Have a single baby (not twins or more)
- Baby is healthy with no known problems
- No nerve or spine conditions
- Epidural can be placed at the right time (not an emergency)
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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