Nasal spray to prevent fever during labor
Treatments studied
This study tests if a nasal spray containing dexmedetomidine can prevent fever from developing during labor in women receiving epidural pain relief. The medicine helps keep body temperature normal while you are in labor.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older and pregnant with one baby (head-down position).
- You plan to get an epidural for pain relief during labor.
- You have not had a fever (temperature of 99.1°F / 37.3°C or higher) before the epidural.
- You are not allergic to the study medicine (dexmedetomidine) or similar drugs.
- You have not taken pain relievers, ibuprofen, or other medicines that could affect body temperature in the past week.
- You do not have severe pregnancy complications, a slow heart rate, or low blood pressure.
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