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Pocket trick may speed epidural relief for moms in labor

NCT ID NCT02912078

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 tested whether warming epidural medication by keeping it in a pocket before injection helps it work faster for labor pain. Researchers compared pocket-warmed medication to standard care in 139 women. The goal was to see how quickly pain dropped to a low level and how satisfied patients were.

What this could mean

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Active substance
pocket-warmed epidural medication (local anesthetic and opioid mixture)
What this could lead to
If pocket warming works, it could provide faster pain relief for women in labor, improving comfort and satisfaction.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with no phase designation, so results may not be conclusive or widely applicable. The effect may be minimal or not clinically meaningful.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

139 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2024

Finished

Jan 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 75 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Women with a single vertex presentation fetus at term (38-42 weeks) 2. Intact fetal membranes or membrane rupture \<6 hours previously 3. Request to have an epidural for labor analgesia 4. Provide written consent for the study. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients being treated/managed for chronic pain 2. Allergies or significant adverse reactions to local anesthetic or opioid medications 3. Contraindication to labor epidural placement 4. Patients with history of spine abnormalities or spine surgery 5. Clinical signs or symptoms of infection 6. Baseline temperature \> 37.6 °C 7. Non-English speaking 8. Prisoners 9. Age less than 18 years old

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Epidural anesthesia in labor and delivery

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

    Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

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