Morphine in spinal epidural may reduce breakthrough labor pain
NCT ID NCT06572241
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether adding a small dose of morphine to the spinal part of a combined spinal-epidural injection can reduce sudden pain during labor. Researchers will compare morphine to a placebo in 182 first-time mothers. The goal is to see if morphine helps prevent breakthrough pain and improves overall comfort.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- morphine
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide better pain relief during labor with fewer episodes of breakthrough pain.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial. The addition of morphine may not significantly reduce pain and could have side effects like itching or nausea.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mount Sinai Hospital
RECRUITINGToronto, Ontario, M5G1X5, Canada
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