Spinal pain relief during labor
Part of Pain, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests spinal injections to manage labor pain in pregnant women. It aims to see if this method provides safe and effective pain relief during childbirth.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 40 years old.
- You are at least 37 weeks pregnant with a single baby (not twins).
- The baby is in a head-down position (cephalic).
- You are in active labor with the cervix opened more than 5 centimeters.
Quick eligibility check
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