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Official title Dural Puncture Epidural Vs Standard Epidural Technique in Parturient Receiving Continuous Labour Epidural Infusion
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06653036
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this study is to evaluate the quality and safety of labor analgesia by comparing the use of Dural puncture epidural technique to Standard epidural technique while maintaining labor analgesia by means of continuous epidural infusion in parturient. The main questions it aims to answer are Effectiveness and quality of labor analgesia Frequency of catheter adjustments Need for catheter replacements Incidence of failed regional anesthesia requiring conversion to general anesthesia
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older, women only. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Nulliparous / Multiparous women
- Age \>18 years
- ASA 1 \& 2
- Singleton vertex presentation
- Gestational age 37-42 weeks
You likely can't join if
- Major cardiac disease
- History of chronic pain
- Chronic opioid user
- Platelet count \< 70 x 109/L
- spinal cord anomalies
- Use of anticoagulants
See the full eligibility criteria
- Nulliparous / Multiparous women
- Age \>18 years
- ASA 1 \& 2
- Singleton vertex presentation
- Gestational age 37-42 weeks
- Parturient with established labor and pain score ≥ 3
- Major cardiac disease
- History of chronic pain
- Chronic opioid user
- Platelet count \< 70 x 109/L
- spinal cord anomalies
- Use of anticoagulants
- Allergic to local anesthetics
- Patients with preeclampsia/ eclampsia
- Known fetal anomalies
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 18 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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