Laughing gas vs oxygen for labor pain: study pulled before starting

NCT ID NCT06498908

First seen Apr 11, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study aimed to see if nitrous oxide (laughing gas) helps pregnant women feel less pain when a balloon is placed to start labor. It was designed as a randomized trial comparing nitrous oxide to oxygen. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no results are available.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Maimonides Medical Center OB/GYN

    Brooklyn, New York, 11220, United States

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