Ropivacaine and Fentanyl for Labor Pain Relief
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests two common pain medicines, ropivacaine and fentanyl, for women in labor who request an epidural. It aims to understand the best way to start labor pain relief with an epidural.
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Who can take part
- Pregnant with a single baby in a head-down position
- In active labor (either started on its own or after induction)
- Cervix is 2 to 7 cm dilated
- Requesting an epidural for pain relief
- Age 18 or older
- Able to speak and understand English or Spanish
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