Can a numbing gel ease the pain of labor induction?
NCT ID NCT07268118
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tests whether applying lidocaine gel to the vagina before placing a cervical ripening balloon can reduce pain during labor induction. About 110 pregnant women at 37 weeks or later will participate. Half will get the lidocaine gel, half a placebo, and they'll rate their pain on a 0-10 scale.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- lidocaine gel
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a simple, low-cost way to reduce pain during a common labor induction procedure.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small Phase 2 trial, so results may not be definitive. Lidocaine may not significantly reduce pain, or could cause mild side effects like irritation.
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Locations
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
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