Can a placebo reduce labor pain?
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether a 'placebo' (a harmless treatment with no active drug) can help reduce labor pain. If you are a pregnant woman with one baby past 24 weeks, and you are planning a vaginal birth without special medical issues, you may be able to join.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are pregnant with one baby and are at least 24 weeks along.
- You have no medical reasons to avoid pain relief during labor.
- You have no medical reasons that would prevent a vaginal birth.
- You are not in an obstetric emergency (like severe bleeding or uterine rupture).
- You are not scheduled for a planned cesarean section unless it's an emergency.
- You are not currently receiving psychiatric treatment.
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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