Pocket trick may speed epidural relief for moms in labor
NCT ID NCT02912078
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether warming epidural medication by keeping it in a pocket before injection helps it work faster for labor pain. Researchers compared pocket-warmed medication to standard care in 139 women. The goal was to see how quickly pain dropped to a low level and how satisfied patients were.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- pocket-warmed epidural medication (local anesthetic and opioid mixture)
- What this could lead to
- If pocket warming works, it could provide faster pain relief for women in labor, improving comfort and satisfaction.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with no phase designation, so results may not be conclusive or widely applicable. The effect may be minimal or not clinically meaningful.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States