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
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- 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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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades
Paris, 75015, France
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