Can a numbing cream make labor induction less painful?
NCT ID NCT07288021
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether applying a numbing cream (lidocaine-prilocaine) to the vaginal area before inserting a balloon catheter for labor induction reduces pain. About 200 pregnant women, both first-time and experienced mothers, will be randomly assigned to receive either the numbing cream or a placebo. Researchers will measure pain levels during insertion and overall satisfaction.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Lidocaine-prilocaine cream (EMLA)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple way to reduce pain during labor induction without strong medications.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial, so results may not apply to all women. The cream may not reduce pain significantly, and some may have skin reactions.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bnai Zion Medical Center
RECRUITINGHaifa, 3339419, Israel
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