Comparing two epidural methods for pain relief during labor
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of giving an epidural (pain relief during labor) that use different sized needles. The goal is to find out if one method provides better pain relief during childbirth.
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Who can take part
- You are pregnant for the first time
- You are between 36 and 42 weeks along in your pregnancy
- You are in active labor with your cervix open 5 centimeters or less
- You are expecting only one baby
- You have no known problems with the baby, your uterus, or your spine that would rule out the study
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