Practice makes perfect: simulated epidurals may boost success rates

NCT ID NCT07056140

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Padova Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

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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EPIDURAL ANALGESIA MEDICAL EDUCATION OBSTETRIC ANESTHESIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

University Hospital of Padua
RECRUITING

Padova, 35127, Italy

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