Epidural analgesia in labor: could it shape your Baby's future?

NCT ID NCT04964206

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Dong-Xin Wang Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at whether epidural pain relief given to mothers during childbirth has any effect on their child's brain development up to 24 months of age. Researchers will follow thousands of first-time mothers and their babies, comparing those who received epidural analgesia with those who did not. The goal is to understand if this common procedure influences developmental milestones like communication and motor skills.

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 a link is found, it could guide safer pain management during labor.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Many other factors may influence child development.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia Labor Pain neurodevelopmental disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANALGESIA, EPIDURAL INFANTS LABOR PAIN NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS PREGNANT WOMEN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Peking University First Hospital
RECRUITING

Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100034, China
Shenzhen Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital
RECRUITING

Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518100, China

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