Practice makes perfect: simulated epidurals may boost success rates
NCT ID NCT07056140
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether anesthesia residents who practice on a simulator before working in the labor ward place epidurals more successfully than those who only get standard training. 86 residents will be randomly assigned to either simulation or standard training. The main goal is to see if simulation leads to more successful catheter placements without help from a supervisor.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Epidural simulation training
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that simulation training improves skill and safety for doctors learning epidural placement.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study with only 86 participants. Results may not apply to other hospitals or training programs.
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University Hospital of Padua
RECRUITINGPadova, 35127, Italy
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