New study aims to make labor pain relief safer and more effective
NCT ID NCT07395934
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests two methods of giving epidural pain medicine during labor: continuous drip versus small, timed bursts. 60 women giving birth will be randomly assigned to one method, and researchers will measure pain levels, total medicine used, and satisfaction. The goal is to find which approach provides better pain relief with less medication and fewer side effects.
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- Phase
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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
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About 60 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jul 2025
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2026
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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 40 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Parturients indicated for labor analgesia for vaginal delivery via epidural anesthesia. * Age from 18 to 40 years. * Physical status: ASA II. * Singleton pregnancy, full-term, vertex presentation in labor. * Indication for vaginal delivery. * No contraindications to epidural anesthesia. * Agreement to participate in the research and signed written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Contraindications to epidural analgesia. * History of allergy to local anesthetics (Ropivacaine) or opioids (Fentanyl). * High-risk pregnancies: Preeclampsia, placenta previa, placental abruption. * Fetal distress or fetal abnormalities. * Chronic use of analgesic drugs or neurological/psychiatric disorders. * Parturients who refuse to participate or request to withdraw from the research.
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Locations
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Family General Hospital
RECRUITINGDa Nang, 50000, Vietnam
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