Pain relief for epidural needle insertion in pregnant women
Part of Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to numb the skin before placing an epidural needle: a lidocaine patch placed on the back versus a lidocaine injection under the skin. The goal is to find which method is more comfortable for pregnant women during labor or cesarean delivery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are pregnant and requesting an epidural for labor or cesarean delivery.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You can understand and consent in English.
- You have not had opioids within the last 4 hours.
- You have not had IV magnesium sulfate in the last 24 hours.
- You do not have diabetes (Type 1 or 2).
- You are not currently in an opioid treatment program.
- You have no history of chronic pain or fainting during IV placement.
Quick eligibility check
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