Comparing two epidural pain relief methods during labor
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Part of Pain, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares two methods of giving epidural pain relief during labor. Both methods use a pump to deliver medication, but they differ in how the medication is given. The goal is to see which method provides better and safer pain relief for you and your baby.
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Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You must be 36 weeks pregnant or more.
- You need to be in generally good health (classified as ASA I or II by your doctor).
- You must not have allergies to the pain medicines used in the study (local anesthetics or opioids).
- You must not be taking blood-thinning drugs or have a bleeding disorder.
- You must not have certain serious pregnancy complications, like preeclampsia or placenta previa.
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