Patient choice for epidural strength and satisfaction
Part of Pain, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial looks at how giving patients a choice in the strength of their epidural affects their satisfaction during labor. It is for women who want a vaginal delivery and plan to use an epidural for pain relief.
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Who can take part
- You are planning to give birth vaginally.
- You want an epidural for pain relief during labor.
- You are more than 34 weeks pregnant.
- You do not have any condition that makes an epidural unsafe (like a bleeding problem or infection near the spine).
- You do not have a history of chronic pain, anxiety, or depression.
- You are not allergic to the medicines used in an epidural (local anesthetics or opioids).
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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