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Color doppler could make epidurals safer for moms in labor

NCT ID NCT05606952

Diagnosis Sponsor: Menoufia University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether color Doppler ultrasound can accurately show where the epidural pain-relief medicine flows in laboring women. Researchers studied 194 women to see how well this technique detects correct catheter placement. The goal is to improve safety and effectiveness of epidurals during childbirth.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a reliable, non-invasive way to confirm correct epidural placement, reducing failed blocks and complications.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed observational study. Results may not apply to all hospitals or patients, and the technique requires training and equipment.

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Study facts

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Participants

194 people

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Started

Dec 2022

Finished

Nov 2023

Lead sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

labouring pregnant women aged 18-45 years with a singleton gestation requesting epidural analgesia.

Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * obstetric patients admitted for epidural analgesia in the labor department suite (LDS) Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients suffering from coagulopathy. 2. Patients on recent anticoagulant therapy. 3. Patients suffering from sepsis or with local sepsis at the insertion site. 4. Patients with platelet count less than 100,000/dl. 5. Patient refusal. 6. Patient with known allergy to local anesthetic drugs 7. Patients delivered by forceps. 8. Patients who have undergone a cesarean section delivery.

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Conditions

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Labor Pain

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Labor pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Menoufia University

    Menoufia, Menoufia, 32817, Egypt

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