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New epidural timing could cut breakthrough pain in labor for experienced moms

NCT ID NCT06580327

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether giving epidural pain medicine in programmed, hourly boluses (instead of a continuous drip) reduces sudden breakthrough pain during labor. About 186 women who have given birth before will be randomly assigned to one of the two methods. The goal is to see which approach keeps pain scores lower and reduces the need for extra pain relief.

What this could mean

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Active substance
bupivacaine and fentanyl (epidural)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could lead to a more effective way to manage labor pain for women who have given birth before, reducing sudden breakthrough pain.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with 186 participants, so results may not apply to all women. The difference between the two methods may be small or not clinically meaningful.

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Study facts

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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

About 186 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Sep 2024

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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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

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. multiparous women 2. Term pregnancy 3. Singleton 4. Vertex presentation 5. Latent phase (cervical dilatation less than 6 cm) 6. Epidural analgesia request 7. Visual Analogue Scale score greater than 40 Exclusion Criteria: 1. Estimated fetal weight greater than 4.0 kg 2. Intra uterine fetal death 3. Drug sensitivity 5\. Anomalous fetus 6. Contraindication for epidural analgesia

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Conditions

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Breakthrough Pain

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Holy Family Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Nazareth, 1641100, Israel

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