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Postpartum pain trial halted after just 3 women enrolled

NCT ID NCT05972681

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

Summary

This study tested whether injecting bupivacaine with epinephrine into a vaginal tear after childbirth could reduce pain once the epidural wears off. Only 3 women participated before the trial was stopped early. Because of the tiny sample, no meaningful results were obtained.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
bupivacaine with epinephrine
What this could lead to
If it had worked, this could point toward a way to reduce postpartum pain after vaginal tear repair, potentially lowering opioid use and improving recovery.
What could go wrong
The trial was terminated early with only 3 participants, so no reliable conclusions can be drawn. It is unclear if the treatment is effective or safe in this setting.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Phase 4

Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.

Participants

3 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2025

Finished

Oct 2025

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

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy with a singleton pregnancy * English or Spanish speaking * Ongoing functioning epidural throughout the laceration repair * Multiparous or nulliparous * Ability to consent for themselves Exclusion Criteria: * Underwent an operative vaginal delivery and whose vaginal delivery was complicated by a postpartum hemorrhage * Have multiple gestations * Complaints of non-functioning epidural * Allergic to bupivacaine and/or epinephrine * Received an epidural top-off (bolus of local anesthetic injected into the epidural catheter) \< 3 hours from the perineal repair * Experienced extreme pain at time of study consent (pain scale score \> 3 on 0-10 scale)

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Montefiore Medical Center

    The Bronx, New York, 10467, United States

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