Baking soda in epidural may reduce need for general anesthesia in urgent C-Sections
NCT ID NCT05313256
First seen May 14, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This study tested whether adding sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) to the standard epidural painkiller (lidocaine with epinephrine) could provide better pain relief for women needing an extremely urgent C-section during labor. 65 women were randomly assigned to receive either the buffered or standard version. The main goal was to see if fewer women would need general anesthesia due to inadequate pain control.
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Locations
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CH de la Côte Basque
Bayonne, France
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CHU de Bordeaux
Bordeaux, France
What this could mean
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Active substance
lidocaine with epinephrine, with or without sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer faster, more reliable pain relief for emergency C-sections, lowering the need for general anesthesia.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed Phase 2/3 trial with only 65 participants, so results may not apply widely. The intervention only targets pain during a specific procedure, not the underlying condition.
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