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Needle poke showdown: which lidocaine method hurts less for moms in labor?

NCT ID NCT06236126

Symptom relief Sponsor: Ohio State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at 51 women in labor who wanted an epidural for pain relief. Researchers compared two standard ways of numbing the skin (injecting lidocaine under the skin or into the skin) before inserting the epidural needle. The goal was to see which method caused less pain and discomfort during the procedure.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

51 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2023

Finished

Jan 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years old * Parturient women requesting epidural analgesia for laboring pain * Ability to consent in English language Exclusion Criteria: * Women undergoing cesarean delivery. * Administration of opioids in the 4 hours before study enrollment. * Administration of IV magnesium sulfate within the last 24 hours. * Diabetes mellitus (Type I and II). * Neurocardiogenic signs or symptoms (e.g., dizziness, lightheadedness, bradycardia, and syncope) during IV cannulation. * Cervical dilation \>6 cm (if in labor). * BMI ≥ 35. * Spinal anesthesia. * Chronic pain patients. * Opioid use disorder * Patient with intrauterine fetal demise * Prisoners.

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Conditions

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agnosia

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Analgesia, obstetrical

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

    Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

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