New ultrasound tech aims to reduce needle sticks during labor epidurals
NCT ID NCT05909085
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether an automated ultrasound device helps doctors place labor epidurals with fewer needle sticks compared to a traditional ultrasound. Two hundred women receiving epidurals for labor pain will be randomly assigned to one of the two devices. The main goal is to see if the automated device reduces the number of times the needle is moved forward and backward under the skin.
What this could mean
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Active substance
ultrasound device
What this could lead to
If successful, automated ultrasound could make labor epidurals faster and less painful by reducing the number of needle sticks.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study focused on a technical outcome (needle passes) rather than patient pain relief. The automated device may not prove superior in real-world use.
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Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut, 06510, United States