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New epidural method may improve labor pain control

NCT ID NCT06849726

Symptom relief Sponsor: Medipol University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Sep 02, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study compared two epidural techniques for managing labor pain: the standard method and a newer dural puncture technique. Researchers enrolled 100 women in active labor to see which approach provided better pain relief with fewer side effects. The goal is to improve comfort and satisfaction during childbirth.

What this could mean

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Active substance
bupivacaine with fentanyl
What this could lead to
If the dural puncture technique works better, it could offer women in labor more effective pain relief with fewer side effects.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study comparing two established techniques, so it may not lead to major changes in practice. Results may not apply to all labor settings.

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Study facts

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Participants

100 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2025

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

The study population consists of healthy pregnant women (ASA physical status I-II) with a singleton pregnancy at 37-42 weeks of gestation, who planned a vaginal delivery and requested labor analgesia during active labor (cervical dilation ≥ 4 cm) at a single university hospital.

Ages

18 to 40 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-II * Gestational age 37-42 weeks * Planned vaginal delivery * Request for labor analgesia during active labor with cervical dilation ≥ 4 cm Exclusion Criteria: * Multiple gestations * Diagnosis of preeclampsia/eclampsia * Severe systemic disease * Contraindications to epidural analgesia (e.g., coagulopathy, infection at the injection site) * History of opioid dependence * Refusal to participate in the study protocol * Missing data in medical records for the retrospective group

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Conditions

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Labor Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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Epidural analgesia Labor pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Medipol University

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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