Which catheter method reduces Post-Birth bladder problems?
NCT ID NCT07125326
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at 300 pregnant women who have an epidural during labor. It compares leaving a catheter in place all the time versus inserting and removing it every few hours. The goal is to see which method leads to fewer bladder issues and infections after giving birth.
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Conditions
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Locations
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UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15217, United States
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