Hidden gaps in labor pain care: study investigates whether insurance status affects C-Section pain relief

NCT ID NCT04633824

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether a woman's insurance status affects how well her epidural works during a C-section. Researchers will review the medical records of 2,500 pregnant women at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. The goal is to uncover any unfair differences in pain management, especially among minority groups.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could highlight specific disparities in pain management during childbirth, pointing toward changes to make care more equitable.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study reviewing past records, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to other hospitals or populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain pregnancy disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PAIN PREGNANCY RELATED

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama, 35249, United States

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