Timing is everything: study seeks perfect bolus interval for easier labor
NCT ID NCT03044392
First seen May 10, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study looked at the best time to give the first automatic pain relief bolus after starting an epidural during labor. 84 women in labor received the first bolus at 15, 30, or 45 minutes. The goal was to find a timing that keeps pain under control, reduces side effects like itching and low blood pressure, and uses less medication. The study was stopped early, but the results may help hospitals set better pain relief routines.
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IWK Health Centre
Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3K 6R8, Canada
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