Predicting local anaesthetic dose during labour epidural
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at how to predict the right amount of pain relief medicine (local anaesthetic) for epidurals during labour. It aims to make epidurals more effective and safer for mothers.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are pregnant and in labour.
- You are receiving or planning to receive an epidural for pain relief during labour.
- You are not scheduled for a planned caesarean delivery.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study tests a special way of placing the epidural needle during labor to see if it helps the catheter (the tiny tube that delivers pain medication) go in more successfully. It may help you get better pain relief during childbirth.
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.
This trial tests a spinal injection (a type of pain relief given in the lower back) to ease labor pain. It may help you manage pain during childbirth while you are in active labor.
This study is testing how well a combination of two medicines (bupivacaine and lidocaine) works for epidural pain relief during early labor. The goal is to find the best dose to help manage labor pain.
This trial studies an approach to placing an epidural (pain medicine placed near the spine) during early labor. It aims to improve how safely and accurately epidurals are positioned, which may help with comfort during childbirth.
This study tests two different epidural techniques to find the best dose of pain medicine for labor. It aims to improve comfort during childbirth.
Hear when a new Labour Analgesia trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.