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Weight matters: study seeks best labor pain relief for heavier moms

NCT ID NCT07367347

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Mariah Arif Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This completed study looked at 9,000 women with a BMI of 40 or higher to find out which type of epidural works best for labor pain. Researchers compared three techniques: combined spinal-epidural, standard epidural, and dural puncture epidural. The goal is to help doctors choose the most effective pain relief for heavier mothers.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors choose the best pain relief method for women with high BMI during labor.
What could go wrong
This is a retrospective study, so it can show links but not prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all hospitals or patients.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

9,000 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2025

Finished

Jan 2026

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Class III obese parturient receiving neuraxial analgesia (CSE, epidural or DPE) in labor rooms of Women's Wellness and Research Center between 1 January 2015 to 1 December 2024.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age \> or equal to 18 years * BMI ≥ 40 kg/m² * Gestational age ≥ 28 weeks Exclusion Criteria: * Age \< 18 years * BMI \< 40 kg/m² * History of venous thromboembolism or arterial disease (e.g., DVT, PE, angina, MI, or stroke) * Severe active lung, cardiovascular, renal, or liver disorders; autoimmune disease; or hemoglobinopathies * Hereditary or acquired thrombophilia (e.g., Factor V Leiden mutation or antithrombin deficiency) * In utero fetal demise (IUFD) * Failed operative vaginal delivery * Cesarean for the second twin or multiple pregnancies (triplets or higher) * IVF pregnancy * Intraoperative bleeding\>1500mL * Emergency cesarean section (Category I) * Presence of large uterine fibroid ≥10 cm.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity

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Labor analgesia Neuraxial analgesia

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Women's Wellness and Research Center

    Doha, Qatar

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