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Hidden gaps in labor pain care: study investigates whether insurance status affects C-Section pain relief

NCT ID NCT04633824

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether a woman's insurance status affects how well her epidural works during a C-section. Researchers will review the medical records of 2,500 pregnant women at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. The goal is to uncover any unfair differences in pain management, especially among minority groups.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could highlight specific disparities in pain management during childbirth, pointing toward changes to make care more equitable.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study reviewing past records, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to other hospitals or populations.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 2,500 people

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

Started

Feb 2021

Expected to finish

Apr 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

All women admitted to the labor and delivery unit from 1/1/2015 to 12/31/2019, who meet the above defined inclusion and exclusion criteria

Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy * Age \>/= age 18 years Exclusion Criteria: * Women less than age 18 will be excluded.

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Conditions

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Pain pregnancy disorder

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Pain Pregnancy related

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35249, United States

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