New ultrasound method may reduce failed epidurals in labor
NCT ID NCT05897814
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether M-mode ultrasound can accurately show where an epidural catheter is placed in women during labor. Researchers enrolled 100 women and used ultrasound to look for a specific sign when pain medicine was injected. The goal is to reduce the 27-32% failure rate of epidurals.
What this could mean
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Active substance
M-mode and color Doppler ultrasonography
What this could lead to
If successful, this could improve how doctors confirm epidural placement, potentially reducing failed pain relief during labor.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with no phase, so results may not apply widely. The technique may not work better than current methods.
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Locations
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Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades
Paris, 75015, France