Open placebo for reducing labor pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether an open placebo—a pill that patients know has no active medicine—can help reduce pain during labor. If you are pregnant with one baby and plan a vaginal birth, this study might help you manage pain without extra medication.
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Who can take part
- You must be pregnant with one baby and at least 24 weeks along.
- You must be able to have pain relief during birth (no medical reasons to avoid it).
- You must be able to have a vaginal birth (no medical reasons for a C-section).
- You must not be in an obstetric emergency, such as placental issues or uterine rupture.
- You must not be scheduled for an elective C-section.
- You must not be currently receiving treatment for a psychiatric condition.
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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