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Where should the epidural go? a trial tests two insertion levels

NCT ID NCT06850636

Symptom relief Sponsor: The Rotunda Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 14, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Summary

This trial compares two different levels of epidural insertion—higher versus lower in the lower back—for women in labour who request pain relief. The goal is to see which level provides better pain control and fewer complications, such as the catheter needing to be replaced or extra pain medication. Pregnant women planning an epidural during induction of labour are eligible to participate.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Epidural analgesia (a procedure to numb the lower body during labour)
What this could lead to
If one insertion level proves better, it could improve pain relief and reduce the need for repeat procedures during labour.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial, and results may not apply to all women. Epidurals carry risks like low blood pressure or headache, though serious complications are rare.

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Study facts

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

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

164 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2025

Finished

Jan 2026

Lead sponsor

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.

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

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: Women undergoing induction of labour who plan to have epidural analgesia Exclusion Criteria: Known contraindication to epidural analgesia. Neurological illness Multiple gestation Fetal abnormalities In distress or requiring immediate epidural catheter placement

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As listed by the trial registrant

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Labour analgesia, epidural anaesthesia

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Rotunda Hospital, Dublin

    Dublin, Dublin, D06X898, Ireland