Seeing the needle: ultrasound may take the guesswork out of labor pain relief

NCT ID NCT06300151

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Zongxun Lin Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether using real-time ultrasound to guide the needle during epidural placement can improve pain relief and reduce complications for women in labor. Traditional epidurals rely on feel and landmarks, which can be less accurate. The study will compare the ultrasound-guided approach to the standard technique in 212 healthy women with a single pregnancy, measuring how quickly and effectively pain is controlled and whether serious side effects occur.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Ultrasound real-time guidance combined with dural puncture epidural labor analgesia
What this could lead to: If effective, this technique could make epidural pain relief during labor faster, more reliable, and safer for mothers.
What could go wrong: This is a single-center trial with 212 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The ultrasound method requires special equipment and training, which could limit adoption.

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LABOR ANALGESIA

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Locations

Fujian Provincial Hospital

Fuzhou, Fujian, 350001, China

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