One extra injection could make labor pain relief easier and faster
NCT ID NCT07327918
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether injecting a small amount of local anesthetic through the epidural needle before inserting the catheter makes placement easier and more successful. Researchers will compare this method to the standard approach in 216 women requesting painless labor. The goal is to see if the injection increases first-attempt success and reduces procedure time.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- local anesthetic (lidocaine or similar)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could make epidural placement faster and more reliable for women in labor, reducing discomfort and delays.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single-center trial with 216 participants, so results may not apply to all hospitals. The injection itself carries small risks like allergic reaction or temporary numbness.
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Locations
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Al-Azhar University
Cairo, Egypt, 11865, Egypt
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