New epidural timing could cut breakthrough pain in labor for experienced moms

NCT ID NCT06580327

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether giving epidural pain medicine in programmed, hourly boluses (instead of a continuous drip) reduces sudden breakthrough pain during labor. About 186 women who have given birth before will be randomly assigned to one of the two methods. The goal is to see which approach keeps pain scores lower and reduces the need for extra pain relief.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

bupivacaine and fentanyl (epidural)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could lead to a more effective way to manage labor pain for women who have given birth before, reducing sudden breakthrough pain.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial with 186 participants, so results may not apply to all women. The difference between the two methods may be small or not clinically meaningful.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Breakthrough Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Holy Family Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Nazareth, 1641100, Israel

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