Which epidural makes moms happier? stanford study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07414407
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two different epidural pain relief methods during labor to see which one mothers prefer. About 150 women planning a vaginal delivery will receive standard epidural care and answer short surveys about their pain and satisfaction. The goal is to find out which approach leads to higher overall satisfaction after childbirth.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 150 people
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- Expected to start
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Apr 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Dec 2030
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 50 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Planned vaginal delivery * Patient requesting epidural labor analgesia * Gestational age \>34 weeks Exclusion Criteria: * Any contraindication to neuraxial block * History of chronic pain, anxiety or depression * Intolerance or allergy to local anesthetic or opioids * Cesarean delivery within 2 hours of epidural initiation
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
Palo Alto, California, 94304, United States
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