Epidural and C-Section: new study explores the link
NCT ID NCT04074005
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study from Mahidol University looked at how often women who received epidural pain relief during labor ended up having a cesarean delivery. Researchers tracked 188 women and also examined factors like cervical dilation and side effects. The goal was to better understand the relationship between epidural use and cesarean rates.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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188 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2020
- Finished
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Jan 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Pregnant women whom admitted in labor ward for delivering baby as well as accept to receive epidural analgesia for labor
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age\>,= 18 years * Accept epidural analgesia for labor * ASA classification I-II Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to communicate Thai
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
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